Samsung TXM 1367 User's Manual
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1. 4 4 Changing the Screen 4 5 Using the Surf 4 6 Setting the On Off Timer sisse 4 7 Setting the Sleep 4 8 Viewing Closed 5 4 9 Using the V GRIP iic eov eter emo e Ren 4 10 Setting Up Your Personal ID Number 4 10 How to Enable Disablethe 4 11 How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines 4 11 How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings PG 13 17 4 13 How to Reset the TV after the V Chip Blocks a Channel Emergency 4 14 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Identifying Problems Appendix 22 2 2229 cx kw E ERR Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another Country Specifications Contents 2 Chapter One Your New TV List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology This TV is a high performance unit that includes 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 Adjustable picture setting that can be stored in the TV s memory Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels special filter to reduce or elimi2. TXM1967 TXM1367 TXM1997 COLOR TELEVISION ELEL RON CS Owner s Instructions Printed in Mexico AA68 02340A ENG warming Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK DONOTOPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK REMOVE 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 any inside part of this product This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installers attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code Part I that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Caution FCC CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica tions to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Caution To prevent electric shock match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot and fully insert the plug Attention pour eviter les chocs electriques introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la
3. After all the available channels are stored the Auto program menu reap pears Press the MENU button twice to exit CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 3 4 OPERATION Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method 1 Press the MENU button Press the CH W button twice to select Channel then press the VOL but ton or ee ow 2 Press the CH A or CH button to select Add Erase Press the VOL button 3 Press the VOL or num ber buttons to select the channel you wantto add or erase Press the CH A or CH V button to select Select Press the VOL or VOL button to select Added or Erased Press the M ENU button three times to exit 3 5 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION OPERATION Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH A 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 memorized at least three channels You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized Directly Accessing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel 1 Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel For example to select channel 27 press 2 then 7 The TV will change channels when you press the second number When you use the number buttons you can directly select channels that were either erased or
4. 4 While M PAA rating is selected press the VOL s button The MPAA rat ing screen will appear G audience no restrictions 5 PG Parental guidance suggested Repeatedly press the CH peni button to select a particular MPAA category He R R Restricted Children under 17 should Pressing the CH W button be accompanied by an adult will cycle through the MPAA categories Prt ey X X Adults only Notrated While a particular category is selected press VOL to activate it A letter U or B will be displayed Press CH A or CH W to select or B Press M ENU button five times to save the settings and to clear all screens Note The V Chip will automatically block any category that is more restrictive For example if you block the PG 13 category then R NC 17 and X will automatically be blocked also How to Reset the TV after the V Chip Blocks a Channel Emergency Escape Ifthe TV is tuned to a restricted channel the V Chip will block it The screen will go blank and the following message will appear Excessive rating To resume normal viewing tune to a different channel using the number buttons Under certain conditions depending on the rating of the local TV programs the V Chip might lock out all the channels In this case use the V Chip function
5. Press the VOL button Press the CH W button twice to select the 13 m Lj Caption menu then k press the VOL button gt T mit 4 Misspellings and unusual 3 characters sometimes occur during Press the VOL or VOL closed caption transmissions especial button to turn closed cap ly those of live events There may bea tioning on off small delay before captions appear bes 1 when you change channels These H not malfunctions of the TV Shere Emale T Erit 4 n caption mode captions 4 appear at the bottom of the screen Tuartibk Press the CH W button to and they usually cover only a small select Mode He 1 him portion of the picture a rris E 1 Press the VOL or VOL In text mode information unrelated button to select Caption B to the program Such as news or or Text weather is displayed Text often fHova covers a large portion of the screen a Different channels and fields 5 display different information Field 2 Depending on the particular broadcast it might be necessary to carries additional information that make changes to Channels and Field supplements the information in Use the CH A CH V VOL VOL buttons to make the changes Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 4 above F Fa Press the MENU button thre
6. Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed Auto volume lets you automati cally adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu be HF Press the CH Y button to select the Sound menu then press the VOL but ton pha iit 2 Press the VOL button to select On Off Repeatedly pressing the VOL or VOL button will alternate between On and Off rum CHAPTER THREE TV Operation LO OPERATION Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV Quick way to view the external signal Simply press the TV VIDEO button on the remote control Press the M ENU button to display the menu Press the CH W button twice to select Channel then press the j VOL button Eii or ee ow 2 Press the CH W button twice to select TV AV 7 y Press the VOL or VOL button You will switch between viewing the signals com ing from equipment con nected to the TV s A V jacks and the TV signal malet ID zit Press the MENU b
7. SPECIAL FEATURES 2 Press the CH button three times to select the V chip menu FH 490 07 Press the VOL button The Enter pin screen E Oot Enlack ITI exit will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number 3 The V chip screen will appear Press the CH v sun Portes button and highlight the mA rH field for TV guidelines En Note These categories consist of two separate groups TV Y TV Y7 Press the VOL button young children through age 7 and The TV guidelines pog MU TENE TV G through TV MA everybody screen will appear Press mua wv ee else the CH A CH V buttons a FER Bio The restrictions for these two groups biei work independently If a household TV Y Young children includes very young children as well TV Y7 Children 7 and over as young adults the TV guidelines must be set up separately for each age TV PG Parental guidance group See next step TV 14 Viewers 14 and over TV MA Mature audience At this point one of the TV Ratings is highlighted Press the VOL button Depending on your existing setup a letter U or B will start blinking U Unblocked B Blocked While the U or B is red press the CH A or CH W button to block or unblock the category Press the MENU button once to save the TV guidelines A TV Rating will be highlighted and no
8. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and athird grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replace ment of the obsolete outlet Reed tne Secon E DOUBLE INSULATED When servicing 10 Protect the power cord from being from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a used caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparat
9. mode the volume buttons still control your TV5 volume When your remote is in the TV mode the VCR control buttons PLAY PAUSE etc will still operate your VCR CHAPTER Four SeEciaL Features 4h 1 SPECIAL FEATURES 4 2 Chapter Four SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box Cable Box Codes 1 Turn off your cable box 2 On your TV remote control press the SET button 3 Press the CABLE button on the top right of your remote control 4 Enter both digits of the cable box code listed below for your brand of cable box 5 Press the POWER button Your cable box should turn on If your cable box turns on your remote control is now setup correct ly 6 Once your remote control is set up press the CABLE button any time you want to use the remote to operate your cable box 0 07 09 12 Paragon Anizpnix i6 Peer Archer 28 Comironics 15 RCA Engle Comirenics l Easter Regal Gemini 11 Regency Generel Insirazoents i Samsung Hamliz 14 309 32 Seienlific Hitachi 07 Sapnal Terreid 02 07 10 11 19 23 Seprabire Memorex j 31 Marx Oak 14 159 238 Sorucer Punasanic 15 24 The remote control has three modes TV VCR and CABLE Press the CABLE button to switch the remote control to the Cable mode a sure you enter both digit
10. access the icon s sub menu make selections Press the MENU button to exit Viewing the Display The on screen displays 1 disappear after about twelve seconds Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control i A When Closed Caption has been set The on screen display will the will appear by press show the channel you are ing the Display button watching and the time of day 1 Chapter THREE TV OPERATION OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press MENU to display the menu Press CH W three times to select Function then press the VOL but ton 2 Press VOL to select the appropriate language English Spanish or French 3 Press MENU twice to exit CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 3 2 OPERATION Memonzing 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 A and CH buttons to scan through the channels This eliminates the need to change chan nels by entering the channel digits There are three steps for memorizing channels selecting a broadcast source memorizing the channels automatic and adding and deleting channels manual Selecting the Video Signal source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels you must specify the type of signal source that Is connected to the TV i e an antenn
11. appear 4 9 POWER ON Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them As soon as the 4 digits are entered the Confirm new pin Screen appears Re enter the same 4 digits When the Confirm screen disappears your PIN has been memorized Press the MENU button three times to exit 4 10 Four SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES How to Enable Disable the V Chip Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the W button three times to select the Function menu Press the VOL button 2 Press the CH W button three times to select the V chip menu Press the VOL button The Enter pin screen will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number I it 3 The V Chip screen will appear and V Chip lock will be selected turns blue color To enable the V Chip fea ture press the VOL but ton so that the V Chip lock field is Yes Pressing VOL will alternate between Yes and No How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines First set up a personal identification number PIN and enable the V Chip See previous section Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods The TV guide lines or the MPAA rating 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the W button three times to select the Function menu Press the VOL button CHAPTER Four Special Features 4 11
12. button Pr bles diem er and setthe hours and Cii ima minutes Follow the same procedure as in steps 1 6 Suija above 8 When finished setting the timer press the MENU button three times to exit Setting the Sleep Timer a To deactivate the On time select Off during this step The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time from 10 to 180 minutes 1 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control 2 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears any of the preset values from Off to 180 4 8 Chapter Four SPECIAL FEATURES After about 5 seconds the sleep display will disappear from the screen and the time interval will be set SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows These captions are usually subtitles for the nearing impaired or foreign language trans lations All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs so home record ed video tapes also provide closed captions Most pre recorded commercial video tapes pro vide closed captions as well Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule on the tapes packaging 1 Press the MENU button to possis display the menu Equip 4 Tina r Press the CH W button rn lt three times to select the Function menu
13. has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct degradation in performance f you make adjustments yourself adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat ing instructions Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require exten sive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV receiver to normal When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV receiver ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the TV receiver is in a safe operating condition This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with 15 119 of the FCC rules Ww N Az Keep these instructions use only identical replacement parts Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings
14. not memorized To select a channel over 100 press the 100 button For channel 122 press 100 then 2 then 2 To change to single digit channels 0 9 faster press 0 before the single digit For channel 4 press 0 then 4 Using the PRE CH Button to select the Previous Channel quickly switch between two 1 channels that are far apart tune to Press the PRE CH button one channel then use the number The TV will switch to the last channel viewed button to select the second channel Then use the PRE CH button to quickly alternate between them Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the volume Using Mute At any time you can temporarily cut off the sound using the Mute button 1 Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off The word Mute will appear in the lower left corner of the Screen 2 To turn mute off press the M UTE button again or simply press either the VOL or VOL button CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 3 6 OPERATION Setting the Clock Press the MENU button to display the on screen menu Press the CH W button three times to select Function Press the VOL button 2 Press the CH W button to select the Time menu Press the VOL button The Time menu will appear on the screen and Clock will be selected lt a When selecting the hours be sure to select the proper time of d
15. prise et pousser jusqu au fond Important One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U S copyright laws Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may bein violation of these rights To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture As an ENERGY STAR Partner Samsung Electronics America Inc has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency 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 convenient dependable service and enjoyment for years to come Important Safety Information reduce the risk of fire electrical shock and other injuries keep these safety precautions mind when installing using and maintaining your machine Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV receiver Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed all warnings on the TV receiver and in the operating instructions Follow all operating instructions Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet before c
16. to begin recording with your VCR STOP Press to stop a tape in your VCR 1 5 Cuapter One Your New TV e 8 00000 Oo 000 For model TXM 1997 MUTE Press to mute silence the vol ume CH A and CH V Channel Press CH A or CH W to change channels Also use with the on screen menu sys tem P STD Press to adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the special facto ry settings or your own custom setting Your New TV Remote Control Type 2 TV Press to use your remote con trol to operate your TV VCR Press to use your remote con trol to operate your VCR CABLE Press to use your remote con trol to operate a cable box SET Use this button when you are setting up your remote control n operate your VCR or cable DISPLAY Press to see the time channel etc on screen Also press to exit quit the menu system D PLAY Press to play the tape in your VCR D FF Fast Forward Press to fast forward the tape in your VCR PAUSE Press to pause your VCR s tape 6 SKIP TIMER Press when viewing a channel to automatically return to that channel after an amount of time that you set For model TXM 1997 e e e a e e e TV VIDEO Press to switch between picture and a picture froma connected component VCR LDP etc VOL and VOL Volume Press VOL to lower the vol ume press VOL to rai
17. Five TROUBLESHOOTING B 1 APPENDIX A L Aprenvix Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care your TV unit will give you many years of service 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 fields such as vacuum cleaners e Keep the ventilation openings clear do not place the TV on a soft surface such as cloth or paper Place the TV in a vertical position only Liquids e Do not handle liquids near or on the TV Liquids that spill into it can cause serious damage Cabinet Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside Wipeyour TV with a clean dry cloth Never use water cleaning fluids wax or chemicals Donot put heavy objects on top of the cabinet Temperature fyour TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place unplug the power cord and allow at least two hours for moisture that may have formed inside the unit to dry completely Using Your TV in Another Country If you plan to take your TV with you to a foreign country please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies Specifications Model TXM1367 TXM 1967 TXM 1997 Voltage AC 120
18. H W button to select Select Press the VOL or VOL button to select Added To reset the fine tuning to 00 press the VOL or VOL button to select Erased 4 4 Four SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the VOL button to select the Picture menu Press the CH W button twice to select Size 3 Press the VOL or VOL button repeatedly to select Normal or Zoom Press the MENU button twice to exit Normal Sets the picture to 4 3 normal mode This is a standard TV screen size Zoom Magnifies the size of the picture on screen CHAPTER Four SPECIAL Features 445 SPECIAL FEATURES Using the Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time For example you may be watching a channel when commercials start You can set the Surf to 5 minutes then switch channels After 5 minutes the TV will return to the original channel To use the Surf feature 1 While you are watching Fut oti the channel to which you wantto return press the SURF button The on screen display will read Surf off 2 Press the SURF button bat On again to setthe timer in thirty second intervals up to five minutes 3 The time you set will begin counting down on the screen When the time runs out the TV will r
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20. a or a cable system Press MENU to display the menu Pe Mei Lobo Pxogram Sark 4 TU Press CH W two times to select Channel then Ploy Fens E press the VOL button Ebili Repeatedly press VOL to cycle through these ac ese Mapa pegran choices eli en EE ANT antenna Filz Tere ALi ua STD HRC or IRC all cable TV pkra M iit Note STD HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area At this point the signal source has been selected Proceed to Storing Channels in Memory next page 3 Press MENU twice to exit 3254 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION OPERATION Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method 1 First select the correct signal source ANT STD HRC IRC See steps 1 3 previous page Press the MENU button then press the CH W but ton twice to select Channel then press the VOL button 2 Press the CH W button to select Auto program The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory This takes about one to two minutes Press the MENU button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the Channel menu 3 Press the VOL button The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels
21. ad v Sharpness Color and Tint will appear on the screen Press the CH or CH Y button to select a particu T iit lar item a After adjusting an item the gauge will automatically disappear after Press the VOL or VOL about 5 seconds button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item Press the MENU button drigbtsaga ae four times to exit CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings Standard Natural and Mild that are preset at the factory You can activate either Standard Natural or Mild by making a selection from the menu Or you can select Custom which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings Press the MENU button to TM display the menu T x Press the VOL or VOL button to select the Mel 4 Elxa a Standard Natural Mild or Custom picture setting Era e Choose Standard for the standard factory settings e Natural Optimal indoor screen condition e Choose Mild Mild Contrast when viewing the TV in low light or when playing video games e Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal pref erence see Customizing the Picture page 3 8 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION OPERATION
22. available at most electronics shops Connect both antenna leads to the combiner VW Cone SE O d Plug the combiner into the VHF UHF terminal on the bottom of the rear panel Connecting Cable TV To connect to acable TV system follow the instructions below Cable without a Cable Box Because this TV is cable ready 1 you do not need a cable box to view Plug the incoming cable unscrambled cable channels into the VHF UHF antenna terminal on back of the TV CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION 2 2 INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels This terminal might be labeled 1 ANT OUT VHF OUT or simply Find the cable that is con OUT nected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your eur cable box o 2 Mg ta ERO Re Connectthe other end of this cable to the VHF UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels such as premium channels follow the instructions below You will need a two way splitter an RF A B switch and four lengths of coaxial cable These items are available at most electronics stores This terminal might be labeled 1 ANT IN VHF IN or simply Find and disconnect the IN cable thatis connected to the ANTENNA IN LD et A terminal on your cable i Lus box DEI Connectthis cable to a two way splitte
23. ay AM or PM 3 Press the VOL button again the hours digits will be selected Press the CH or button repeat edly until the correct hour appears You can change the hours by pressing CH A or CH V repeatedly or by holding down either of these buttons After the hour is entered press the VOL button atthis point the minutes digits will be selected Thetime will appear every time you press DISPLAY Press the CH A or CH V button to select the correct minutes 3 After selecting the correct miam HT 2 Pi Mm cds 721 minutes press the VOL 8 button Press the MENU button three times to exit 3 7 THREE TV OPERATION OPERATION Customizing the Picture You can use the on screen menus to change the contrast brightness tint color and sharpness according to personal preference Alternatively you can use one of the automatic settings See next page 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the VOL or VOL Fictirz button repeatedly until the P word Custom is selected TEE When Custom is highlight ed the word Adjust will appear on the screen a Note Sharpness and tint can t be 3 adjusted in DVD mode Press the CH W button to Fictura select Adjust then 21 Bdjusk press the VOL button The words Color Tone 1 Zen tari Contrast Brightness Fiosrgki
24. be connected continuously such as a VCR For more information on connecting equipment see pages 2 1 2 7 VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks VHF UHF Antenna terminal Use these jacks to connect a VCR or other Use this terminal to connect an outdoor video equipment antenna or cable system 1 3 One Your New TV Your New TV Remote Control Type 1 You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV When using the remote always point it directly at the TV POWER Press to turn the TV on and off TV VIDEO Press to watch TV picture and a picture from a connected component VCR LDP etc Number buttons Press to directly select chan nels on the TV Q 100 Press to directly select chan nels over 100 For example to select channel 121 press 100 then press 2 and 1 Q CH A and CH V Channel Press CH A or CH W to change channels Also use with the on screen menu sys tem Q DISPLAY Press to see the time channel etc on screen Also press to exit quit the menu system SURF Press when viewing a channel to automatically return to that channel after an amount of time that you set Q P STD Press to adjustthe TV picture by selecting one of the special factory settings or your own custom setting MUTE Press to mute silence the volume For models TXM 1367 TXM 1967 MENU Press this button to see the easy to use menu syst
25. e times to exit may Nave subtitles In English while Channel 2 has subtitles in Spanish CHAPTER Four SPECIAL Features 4 9 SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V Chip The V Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children The user must first enter a PIN personal ID number before any of the V Chip restrictions can be set up or changed Note When the V chip feature is active channel auto program features do not function Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Mp F Tiza Press the W button iE three times to select the Function menu Press the VOL button 2 Press the CH W button three times to select the Biar Fin V chip menu Fite aor Press the VOL button The Enter pin screen will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number Note The default PIN number for a new TV set is 0 0 0 0 3 After entering a valid PIN number the V chip screen will appear Read rrring Press the CH button three times and highlight Cagle Change pin a Note If you forget the PIN 4 press the remote control keys in the While the Change pin nn A following sequence which resets the field is selected press the 33 pin to 0 0 0 0 VOL button The Change POWER OFF gt MUTE 9892 pin screen will
26. em VOL and VOL Volume Press VOL to lower the vol ume press VOL to raise the volume Also use with the menu system D SLEEP Press for the TV to automati cally turn off after an amount of time that you set B CH SCAN Channel Scan Press to have the TV automati cally scan all of the channels it has memorized Press to see the last channel you were watching One Your New TV 1 4 Your New TV Remote Control Type 2 You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV When using the remote always point it directly at the TV You can also use your remote control to operate most VCR s and cable boxes See page 4 1 for details POWER Press to turn the TV on and off Number buttons Press to directly select chan nels on the TV SLEEP Press for the TV to automati cally turn off after an amount oftime that you set ADD Press to add channels or to add features while working with the on screen menus ADD button does work for this TV set Function not used ERASE Press to erase channels orto canel features while working with the on screen menus V The ERASE button does not Work for this TV set Function not used Q 100 Press to directly select chan nels over 100 For example to select channel 121 press 100 then press 2 and 1 REW ind Press to rewind tape your VCR REC Press
27. et or extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Do not insert foreign objects through openings in the unit as they may touch dangerous voltages or cause damage Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV receiver Ground outdoor antennas If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV receiver be sure the ERMAR OR a antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Read information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding E E E E electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode ELECTRODE SYSTEU LEAD IN WIRE WTE HH DISCHARGE ELECTRIC SERVICE FOU VENT GROUNDING O WDUCTOFRS GROUND CLA UPS Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the TV f the TV receiver has been exposed to rain or water If the TV receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions If the TV receiver
28. eturn to the channel you were watching when you set the timer 4 6 Four SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the On Off Timer Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH W button three times to select Function menu then press the VOL button 2 Press the CH W button to select Time then press the VOL button 3 Press the CH W button to select On time Press the VOL button to selectthe On time hours The hours digits will be highlighted Press the CH A or CH V button repeatedly to Select the appropriate hours i e the hour when the TV will turn on Press VOL to select the On time minutes The minutes digits will be highlighted Press CH A or CH V to selectthe appropriate minutes 4 Before using the timer you must set the TV s clock See Setting the Clock on page 3 7 When you set the hours make sure the correct time of day AM or PM appears to the right of the hour CHAPTER Four SPECIAL Features 4h 7 SPECIAL FEATURES 5 Press the VOL button to select On Off Press the CH A or CH V PITE button to turn the on a ee timer On Repeatedly 8 E pressing the CH A or CH V button will alter nate between on and off 6 When finished press the VOL button tiie 7 To set the Off time press the CH Y button to select Off time 28 032 Press the VOL
29. for an emergency escape Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH W button three times to select the Function menu and press the VOL button Press the CH W button three times to highlight the V chip menu and press the VOL button Enter your PIN number and press the VOL button to temporarily disable the V Chip Lock Press the MENU button three times to exit 4 14 Four SPECIAL FEATURES Chapter Five TROUBLESHOOTING 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 Samsung authorized service center Identifying Problems Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel Adjust the antenna Check all wire connections Poor sound quality Try another channel Adjust the antenna No picture or sound Try another channel Press the TV VIDEO button Make sure the TV is plugged in Check the antenna connections No color wrong colors or tints Make sure the program is broadcast in color Adjust the picture settings If the set is moved or turned in a different direction the power should be OFF for at least 30 minutes Picture rolls vertically Adjust the antenna Check all wire connections The TV operates erratically Unplug the TV for 30 seconds then try operating it again The TV wont turn on Make sure the wall outlet is working CHAPTER
30. leaning Use a damp cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Never add any attachments and or equipment without approval of the manufacturer Such additions may cause risk of fire electric shock or other personal injury Do not usetheTV receiver where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility such as near bath tubs sinks washing machines swimming pools etc Do not place the TV receiver on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The TV receiver may fall causing injury to people and or damage to the TV Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table not recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV receiver Follow the manufacturers instructions when mounting the unit and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Move theTV receiver and its cart with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart to over turn Provide ventilation for the TV receiver The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating Do not block these openings with any object and do not place the TV receiver on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place it near a radiator or heat register If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you ve followed the manufacturers instructions for mounting Operate your TV receiver only from the type of power source i
31. letters will blink To exit this screen press MENU again To select a different TV Rating press the CH A or CH Y button and then repeatthe process Note 1 The TV Y7 TV PG TV 14 and TV M A have additional options See the next step to change any of the following sub ratings FV Fantasy violence D Dialog L Offensive language 5 Sexual situation V Violence Note 2 The V Chip will automatically block certain categories that are more restrictive For example if you block TV Y category then TV Y7 will automatically be blocked Similarly if you block the TV G category then all the categories in the young adult group will be blocked TV G TV PG TV 14 and TV M A The sub ratings D L S V work together similarly See next section 44 12 Chapter Four SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES 6 How to set the FV D L S and V sub ratings First highlight one of these TV Ratings TV Y7 TV PG TV 14 or See Step 4 on previous page Next while the TV Rating is highlighted repeatedly press the VOL button This will cycle through the available sub ratings FV L S D or V A blinking letter U or B will be displayed for each sub rating While the U or B is blinking press the CH A or CH button to change the sub rating Press MENU once to save the TV guidelines A TV Rating will be highlighted and no letters will blink To exit this screen press MENU again To select a different TV Rating
32. n 3 1 Viewing 31 Viewing the 3 1 Selecting Menu Language 3 2 Memorizing the Channels 3 3 Selecting the Video Signal source 3 3 Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method 3 4 Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method 3 5 Changing Channels 3 6 Using the Channel Buttons 3 6 Directly Accessing 3 6 Using the PRE CH Button to select the Previous Channel 3 6 Adjusting 2 2 222 2 3 6 Using Mute etae ave hd el 3 6 Setting the Clocks aa raa 3 7 Customizing 3 8 Using Automatic Picture Settings 3 9 Auto Volume i d rt a a T e laid ee en da ees 3 10 Viewing a VCR or Camcorder 3 11 1 5 Chapter 4 Special Features 4 1 Customizing Your Remote Control 0 cece eee eee 4 1 Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR 4 1 Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable 4 3 Fine Tuning
33. nal Connect a video cable to the camcorder s VIDEO OUT terminal Came 5 1 manm Connect the other end on ofthe cable to the TV s cer f VIDEO IN terminal 2 7 CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out com pletely 2 7 Make sure to match the and ends of the batteries with the siall tuo AA Sixe diagram inside the compartment batteries a Remove the batteries and store 3 them in acool dry place if you wont Replace the cover be using the remote control for a long time The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV Assuming typical TV usage the Batteries last for about one year CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION 2 8 Chapter Three OPERATION Tuming the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control You can also use the POWER button on the front panel Viewing the Menus and On Screen Displays Viewing the Menus 1 With the power on press the MENU button The on screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty seconds The main menu appears on the screen Its left side has four icons Picture Sound Channel and Function You can also use the MENU 2 CHANNEL and VOLUME buttons Use the CHA and CH V buttons to highlight one of the 4 icons on the control panel of the TV to Then press the VOL button to
34. nate reception problems Finetuning control for the sharpest picture possible Tri lingual on screen displays English Spanish and French A special sleep timer 1 1 Charter One Your New TV Your New TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV s basic features including the on screen menu To usethe more advanced features you must use the remote control Q MENU Press to see an on screen menu of your TV s fea tures VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume Also used to select items on the on screen menu CH V A Press to change channels Also press to select various items on the on screen menu Front Panel J acks OQ Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV STAND BY Lights up when you turn the power off Q POWER Press to turn the TV on and off You can use the front 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 2 7 WDE EARPHONE jack Connecta set of external ear phones to this jack for private listening VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks Use this jacks to connect a camcorder or a video game ONE Your New TV 1 2 Your New TV Rear Panel J acks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A V component that will
35. ndicated on the marking label If you are not sure of thetype of power supplied to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company Use only a grounded or polarized outlet For your safety this TV is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still does not fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet Sarety 1 2 SAFETY 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 placement at plugs convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the unit Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system dur ing a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits Avoid overhead power lines When installing an outside antenna system be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits Contact with such lines might be fatal Do not overload the wall outl
36. o the VCR s MUN UU ANTENNA OUT termi gu nal H 5 CoH Gab MSN MANU Leon Ly 4 Rae Panel Fear Panel Connect the other end of the cable to the TV s ro ch 1 Epa antenna terminal 2 D FE T 5 5 Ae ues 5 d bi VGA Ferr Panel Connect an audio cable m tothe VCR s AUDIO SR 0 OUT terminal i i ES 1 2 5 CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 6 Ferur Panel Panel Connect the other end of the cable to the TV s eee aD rad AUDIO IN terminal 3 adl rii ES i i 1 n e 7 VGA Fee Panel Connecta video cable to the VCRs VIDEO 80 1 TEE OUT terminal 5 a ES ag 2 aia 8 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV s VIDEO IN terminal CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION 2 6 INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder You can connect a camcorder to your TV which enables you to view camcorder tapes without a VCR The audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually included with a camcorder You can also purchase them at your local electronics store 1 pe Locate the camcorder s outputjacks onthe camcorder 77 A upu doka x 1 43 eo j Cum Connectan audio cable d mir to the camcorder s AUDIO OUT terminal 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV s AUDIO IN termi
37. press the CH A or CH Y button and then repeat the process Note The V chip will automatically block certain categories that are M ore restrictive For example if you block L sub rating in TV PG then the L sub ratings in TV 14 and TV MA will automatically be blocked 7 Press the MENU button four times to clear all the screens Or proceed to the next section and set up addi tional restrictions based on the M PAA codes How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings G PG PG 13 NC 17 X The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA system and its main application is for movies Eventually movie videocassettes will be encoded with MPAA ratings When the V Chip lock is on the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings either MPAA or TV Ratings Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH W button arae 4 three times to select the Function menu Press the VOL button Minit Press the CH Y button three times to select the V chip menu Fite rrr Press the VOL button The Enter pin screen Bn Enlack ITI will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number CHAPTER Four SPECIAL Features 4 13 SPECIAL FEATURES 3 The V chip screen will appear Press the CH W button twice andselect MPAA rating
38. r bes cerne Cabin 3 Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT ter minal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box 2 3 CHAPTER Two INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B IN terminal on the A B switch 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A IN terminal on the RF A B switch i ag 6 y Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF A B E switch and the VHF UHF dd terminal on the rear of the RF Uum TV After you ve made this connection set the A B switch to the A position for normal view ing Set the A B switch to the B position to view scrambled channels When you set the switch to B you will need to tune your TV to the cable box output channel which is usually channel 3 or 4 CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION 2 4 INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system according to the instructions on pages 2 1 2 4 Skip step Lif you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system 1 Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the VCR s ANTENNA IN terminal Imam 3 Aa er Panel Connect a coaxial cable t
39. s of the code even if the first digit is a 0 If more than one code listed try the first one a f your cable box does not turn on repeat steps 2 3 and 4 but try one of the other codes listed for your particular brand of cable box If no other codes are listed try each cable box code 00 through 35 When your remote control is in the CABLE mode the volume buttons still control your TV s vol ume Also the VCR control buttons PLAY PAUSE etc will still operate your VCR 00 Sumcom 02 11 19 23 is 23 31 Stargate 11 18 oo Tandy i35 TeleCap nn zi T Texscan 22 14 A 33 14 Tecom 08 09 21 Ol 0D 21 Unia 03 05 12 33 United Artiste United Cable rz m Universi 28 ix iu 15 35 nih oM CHAPTER Four SPECIAL FEATURES 4 3 SPECIAL FEATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception 1 Select the appropriate channel Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH W button twice to select the Channel menu then press the VOL button owe ou 2 Press the CH W button three times to select Fine tune then press the VOL button eee 3 Press the VOL and VOL buttons to adjust the fine tuning a Press the MENU button to 4 resume normal viewing To store the fine tuning setting in the TV s memo ry press the C
40. se the volume Also use with the menu system 6 MENU Press this button to see the easy to use menu system PRE CH Previous Channel Press to see the last channel you were watching OnE Your New TV 1 6 Chapter Two INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that tg look like this see Antennas with i i 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads below a E If your antenna has one lead that looks like this see Antennas with 75 ohm mu S Round Leads on page 2 2 If you have two antennas see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas on page 2 2 Antennas with 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off air antenna such as a roof antenna or rabbit ears that has 300 ohm twin flat leads follow the directions below 1 Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300 75 ohm adaptor not supplied Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws Plug the adaptor into the VHF UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel 2 1 CHapter Two INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Antennas with 75 ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the VHF UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV one VHF and one UHF you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV This procedure requires a an optional combiner adaptor
41. us has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped SaFeTY Chapter 1 Your New TV 1 1 List of Features een ote eee hehe 11 Familiarizing Yourself with 1 2 Front Panel 0 5 1 2 Front Panel ottawa egets 1 2 Rear Panel 13 Remote Control 1 1 4 Remote Control 2 15 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Connecting VHF and Antennas 2 1 Antennas with 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads 21 Antennas with 75 ohm Round 2 2 Separate VHF and 2 2 Connecting 22 2 2 Cable without a Cable 2 2 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ie exer 2 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles some CHANNES 4 eer ere Pcr ee a 2 3 Connecting a V CR assorted Li tt S RO END RR 2 5 Connecting 2 7 Installing Batteries the Remote Control 2 8 Chapter Operation 3 1 Turning the TV On and 3 1 Viewing the Menus On Scree
42. utton twice to exit 3 11 Carter THREE TV OPERATION Chapter Four SPECIAL FEATURES Customizing Your Remote Control Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control In addition to controlling the TV the universal remote can also operate a VCR and a cable box even if your VCR and cable box are made by manufacturers other than TV Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR 1 Turn off your VCR 2 On your TV remote control press the SET button 3 Press the VCR button on the top right of your remote control 4 Enter both digits of the VCR code listed on the next page for your brand of VCR 5 Press the POWER button on the remote control Your VCR should turn on If your VCR turns on your remote control is now set correctly 6 Once your remote control is set up press the VCR button any time you want to use the remote to operate your VCR q The remote control has three modes TV VCR and Cable Press the VCR button to switch the remote control to the VCR mode Make sure you enter both digits of the code even if the first digit is a 0 If morethan one code listed try the first one a f your VCR does not turn on repeat steps 2 3 and 4 buttry one of the other codes listed for the brand of your particular VCR If no other codes are listed try each code 00 through 72 When your remote control is in the VCR
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