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Samsung TX P2730 User's Manual

1. PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned R R Restricted Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult NC 17 No children under age 17 X X Adults only NR Not rated While a particular category is selected press ENTER to activate it A letter U or B will be selected Press the M or W button to select U or B Press the EXIT button to save the settings and to clear all screens How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English 1 Setup Press the MENU button to ME display the menu Plug amp Play q Press the A or V button een gt to select the Setup then Caption gt press the ENTER button n V More 2 Move C Enter II Return 2 Press the A or V button to select the V Chip then Enter PIN press the ENTER button Enter PIN The Enter PIN screen will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number 53 continued SPECIAL FEATURES 54 3 Press the A or V button E3 V Chip Lock to select the Canadian English then press the MPAA Rati ENTER button ud C Enter 4 The Canadian English screen will appear CBs Repeatedly press the A or Pa V button to select a partic 144 18 ular Canadian English cate B Blocked gory Pressing the A or V button will cycle through Enter the Canadian English cate gories E Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming tal
2. Speech or Custom sound settings 4 Move Enter IT Return then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit e Choose Standard for the standard factory settings e Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts e ChooseMovies when watching movies e Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue i e news e Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings see Customizing the Sound page 35 36 OPERATION Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment such as VCRs DVD Set Top Box and the TV source broadcast or cable Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button to lt a Quick way to access the external signal source Just press the TV VIDEO button on the remote Source List TV display menu then press the Edit N control ENTER button E Edit Name amp Move C Enter IT Return 2 Source List Press the ENTER button z TV again AV1 AV2 55 S Video nmm Component xc Press the A or V button to select signal source then press the ENTER button 2 Move C Enter IT Return 37 OPERATION 38 Assigning Names to External input mode Press the MENU button to display menu then press the ENTER button Source List TV i Edit Name 2 Move C Enter LT Return 2 Press the A or V button to select the Edit Name then press t
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4. then Digital NR Off press the ENTER button Tilt 0 amp Move CY Enter II Return a Pressing the A or W button will 3 Picture alternate between On and Off Press the A or V button x A More to select On then press Digital NR UA the ENTER button Tilt Press the EXIT button to exit 2 Move C Enter IT Return 41 SPECIAL FEATURES 42 Tilt Due to the Earths magnetic field there may be same minor image tilt depending on the TVS location When this occurs follow the steps below Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or V button to select the Picture then press the ENTER button 2 Press the A or V button to select Tilt 3 Press the amp or B button to adjust the Tilt Press the EXIT button to exit Picture Mode Dynamic gt Custom b Color Tone Normal b Size Normal b V More amp Move C Enter II Return Picture CJ A More Digital NR Off gt Tilt 0 2 Move 4 gt Adjust IT Return Picture 3 A More Digital NR Off gt Tilt TP 4 gt Adjust 10 Return SPECIAL FEATURES Using the R 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 R Surf to 5 minutes then switch channels After minutes the TV will return to the original channel To use the R Surf featur
5. TX P3235 TX P2734 TX P2730 TX P2728 COLOR TELEVISION TT a Owner s Instructions Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Standard screen format televisions 4 3 the aspect ratio of the screen width to height are primarily designed to view standard format full motion video The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4 3 ratio format and constantly moving Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars wide screen pictures should be limited to no more than 15 of the total television viewing per week Wide screen format televisions 16 9 the aspect ratio of the screen width to height are primarily designed to view wide screen format full motion video The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16 9 ratio format or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature and constantly moving Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen such as the dark side bars on non expanded standard format television video and programming should be limited to no more than 15 of the total television viewing per week Additionally viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports video game displays station logos web sites or computer graphics and patterns should be limited as described above for all televisions Displaying any stationary images that exceed the above guideline
6. COMPONENT VHF UHF 4 Audio Cable Make sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number 2 3 Connect an S video cable between the 3 peo SV Video Cable S VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the S VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel VHF UHF An S video cable is usually included with an S VHS VCR If not check your local electronics store 16 INSTALLATION Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by asecond VCR To do this connect your second VCR as follows 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR TV Rear Panel VCR Input Panel COMPON INPUT 480i VHF UHF D O A z g Pbl 50 VIDEO AUDIO IN IN aR Audio Cable The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR 2 Connect a video cable TV Rear Panel VCR Input Panel between the VIDEO OUT ay jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR VHF UHF 75Q VIDEO AUDIO IN IN Video Cable Refer to your VCRS instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection Connecting a DVD Player Therear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD p
7. TV 14 and TV MA The sub ratings D L S V work together similarly See next section continued 51 SPECIAL FEATURES 52 6 How to set the FV D L S and V sub ratings First select one of these TV Ratings TV Y7 TV PG TV 14 or TV MA See Step 4 on previous page Next while the TV Rating is selected repeatedly press the P button This will cycle through the available sub ratings FVL S D or V A letter U or B will be displayed for each sub rating While the U or B is selected press the A or V button to change the sub rating Press the MENU button once to save the TV Parental Guidelines A TV Rating will be selected and no letters will be selected To exit this screen press the MENU button again To select a different TV Rating press the A or V button and then repeat the process Note The V chip will automatically block certain categories that are More 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 EXIT button to clear all the screens Or proceed to the next section and set up additional restrictions based on the MPAA codes How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America M PAA system and its main application is for movies Eventually movie videocassettes will be encoded w
8. etc A label consists of four fields where each field is a letter a number or ablank When the INFO button is pressed the channel label will appear next to the channel number Press the CH N or CH W button to tune to the channel that will be labeled 2 Channel Press the MENU button to display the menu Add Delete Deleted gt Air CATV Air Press the A or V button Name M to select Channel then press the ENTER button 2 Move C Enter II Return 3 Channel Press the A or V button to Auto Program gt select Name UI Add Delete M Air CATV Deleted gt Press the ENTER button to begin labeling The left most field will be highlight Each label has four fields Move See top paragraph C Enter LT Return 4 Channel Press the A or V button Auto Program gt to select a letter a number Ill Add Delete Deleted or a blank q Air CATV Air Pressing A or V button X Name P o results in this seguence A B Z blank 0 1 9 4 Move 2 Adjust II Return 5 Channel Press the button to switch to the next field which will be highlight Select a second letter or digit using the A or V button as above Repeat the process to select Move the last two digits Auto Program Add Delete Deleted b Air CATV Air Name PBS2 2 Adjust IT Return Press the EXIT button to exit 28 lt q Note You cannot select
9. 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 TX P3235 TX P2734 TX P2730 TX P2728 AC120V AC120V AC120V AC120V re Op Power Consumption 160 Watts 150 Watts 150 Watts 150 Watts Dimensions 910 X 585 X 690 730 X 485 X 575 806 X 493 X598 766 X 558 X 586 mm inches 35 83 X 23 03 X 27 17 28 74 X 19 09 X 22 64 31 73 X 19 41 X 2354 30 16 X 21 97 X 23 07 Weight Kg Ibs 68 149 92 43 5 95 90 44 97 00 41 90 39 63 ELECTRONICS 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 U S A Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road Suite 201 Mount Arlington NJ 07856 WWW samsungusa com CANADA Samsung Electronics Canada Inc Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga Ontario L5N 6R3 www samsung ca AA68 03283A 00
10. 1 Channel Pat EM bini grrr HIN Add Delete Deleted gt Air CATV Air Press the A or V button to a paa select Channel then press the ENTER button Move C3 Enter II Return 2 Channel Press the A or V button PAPA gt to select Air CATV then H 9 UI Add Delete Deleted gt press the ENTER button AICATV Air Name amp Move 4 gt Adjust IT Return 3 Channel dore button to cycle PE Auto Program x I Add Delete Deleted through these choices O EX STD Air antenna STD Noms NN HRC or IRC all cable TV amp Move 4 gt Adjust IT Return Press the EXIT button to exit 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 OPERATION Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method 1 First select the correct sig nal source Air STD HRC IRC See steps 1 3 on pre vious page 2 Press the A or V button to select Auto Program and then press the ENTER button The Auto Program is automatically displayed 3 Press the ENTER button to start Auto Program The TV will begin memoriz ing all of the available channels After all the available chan nels are stored the Channel menu reappears Pr
11. A or V button to select the time zone for your local area then press the ENTER button e ATL Atlantic EAST Eastern CEN Central MTN Mountain PAC Pacific ALAS Alaska HAW Hawaii 6 Press the A or W button to select DST Daylight Saving Time then press the ENTER button Press the A or V button to select Yes or No then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit lil pa Move O PERATION Clock Clock Mode Auto b PBS Channel Air 3 Time Zone TE gt DST gt II Return C Enter Clock Mode Auto PBS Channel Ai Time Zone DST C Enter IT Return lt a The set time can be changed according to the broadcasting station and signal when you set up auto time If there is a difference between the real time and set time please set up manual time 31 OPERATION Customizing the Picture You can use the on screen menus to change the Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint and according to personal preference Alternatively you can use one of the Automatic settings See next page Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or V button to select Picture then press the ENTER button 2 Press the A or V button to select Custom then press the ENTER button The words Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color and Tint will appear on the screen 3 Press the A or V button to select
12. CH 4 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 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 O before the single digit For channel 4 press 0 then 4 Using the PRE CH Button to select the Previous Channel q To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart tune to one channel then use the number button to select the second channel Then use the PRE CH button to quickly alternate between them Press the PRE CH button The TV will switch to the last channel viewed Channel Scan 1 Press the CH SCAN button The TV automatically scan all of the channels it has memorized 27 OPERATION Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy to remember label to any channel i e CBS ESPN PBS2 CNN 1
13. LT Return Setup A More II Language English Md Blue Screen os Melody Eon each Move C Enter LT Return Setup A More Language English Blue Screen On Melody Demonstration On 2 Move C Enter II Return SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television you can view the in built demonstration 1 Setup Pe No display the menu Plug amp Play P V Chip gt Press the A or V button Caption gt to select the Setup then v More press the ENTER button Move C Enter IT Return 2 Setup Press the A or V button EJ A More to select Demonstration Language English then press the ENTER Blue Screen On gt button Melody On Demonstration gt 2 Move C Enter IT Return 3 Each of the menu options fam Source List AV1 is displayed in turn I Edit Name When you wish to stop the demonstration press any button on the remote control 2 Move GY Enter IT Exit Press the EXIT button to exit 59 SPECIAL FEATURES 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 even if your VCR Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung The remote control might not be compatible with all VCRs DVD players and Cable boxes
14. a particular item then press the ENTER button 4 Press the amp or B button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item For example if you select Brightness pressing the B button increases it Press the EXIT button to exit 32 Picture Mode Custom b Color Tone Normal b Size Normal b V More Dynamic gt amp Move IT Return C Enter Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Normal gt Size Normal b V More Move IT Return C Enter Custom Contrast 100 Brightness 45 Sharpness 75 Color XE Tint G55 R45 C Enter O Return a Gg Move lt a After adjusting an item the gauge will automatically disappear after about 10 seconds Brightness S nan amp Move 4 gt Adjust II Return OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings Dynamic Standard and Movie that are preset at the factory You can activate either Dynamic Standard Movie or Custom by pressing the PMODE button or by making a selection from the menu Or you can select Custom which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or V button to select Picture then press the ENTER button 2 Move Press the ENTER button Mode again Custom Color Tone Size V More Press the A or V button to select the Dyna
15. 3 Time Press the A or V button to Clock 09 30am gt select On Timer Volume On Timer 06 30am On Press the amp or B button Off Timer 12 00pm On to adjust volume level Sleep Timer Off On Timer Volume 15 Press the EXIT button to exit 2 Move lt gt Adjust LIT Return 48 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 Press the MENU buttonto 9 mmm display the menu IJ Plug amp Play Press the A or W button Chip to select the Setup then wj Caption press the ENTER button ara V More 2 Move C Enter IT Return Press the A or V button to select the V Chip then press the ENTER button Enter PIN Enter PIN 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 USA 3 After entering a valid PIN number the V Chip screen will appear Press the A or V button and select Change PIN V Chip V Chip Lock No TV Parental Guidelines gt MPAA Rating gt Change PIN gt C Enter 10 Return 4 While the Change pin field is selected press the ENT
16. Box VCR Cable box or DVD PRE CH Tunes to the previous channel TV VIDEO Press to display all of the available video sources i e Antenna Cable VCR CHA and CHV Channel Up Down Press CH N or CH W to change channels INFO Press to see the time channel etc on screen EXIT Press to exit the menu Up Down Left Right A V 4P ENTER Press to select highlight up down left or right While using the on screen menus press ENTER to acti vate or change a particular item TURBO Press to turn the TURBO sound On or Off IVITS Multichannel Television Stereo Press to choose stereo mono or Separate Audio Program SAP broadcast Your New TV 10 20 Remote Control CH SCAN Not available VCR DVD DVR or STB Controls REW Rewind Press to rewind a tape in your VCR DVD DVR or STB STOP Press this button to stop a tape during play record rewind or fast forward If the button Is pressed during Full Automatic play the function will be can celled PLAY PAUSE Press the PLAY PAUSE button to play back prerecorded tapes or pause the tape FF Press to fast forward the tape in your VCR DVD DVR or STB SET Use this button when you are set ting up your remote control to oper ate your Set Top Box VCR Cable box or DVD RSURF PSIZE TURBO MTS SAMSUNG e e PIP Controls Not available RESET If your remote control is not func tioning pro
17. Descrambles Some Channels 13 Connecting ay CR AA AA 15 Connecting an S VHSVCR 0 aasa 16 Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV 17 Connecting a DVD Player n e ne 17 Connecting a Camcorder na 18 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 19 Chapter 3 Operation 20 Tunno we IVOna O eae ete ant eae Crab Js a ue ER Ie FERES 20 PUGS Play Oa ora roro KA e ral word arcte ead wa d ed 20 Viewing the Menus and On Screen Displays 22 ViewingtheMenus lesen n 22 Viewing the Display sse n n nn 22 Selecting a Menu Langquage cece eee eee ee eee nee 23 Memorizing the Channels cece eee nn 24 Selecting the Video Signal source 24 Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method 29 Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method 26 Changing Channels a ca Ma oon de cic M kA AG dede gc acie crga 2 Using the Channel Buttons 0A aaa aa 2 Directly Accessing Channels saaan 21 Using the PRE CH Button to select the Previous Channel 27 CONG CON 2369999 VOR EPSCERESE KA NG HEN Gba d CERES 21 Labeling the Channels uunc Henna ea ena 28 Ser NG CLOCK es senior neon oa teka el alba WS aan rear ea EE Ha 29 Customizing Me PICKING soci reds EX Aor B rae ei Kena ad 4 32 Using Automatic Picture Settings 00 0 aaa 33 Adjusting the Volume cee mm 34
18. ER button The Change pin screen will appear Choose any 4 dig its for your PIN and enter them Change PIN Enter New PIN Confirm New PIN Confirm New PIN 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 EXIT button to exit lt Canada gt A More M Canadian French gt H KAU CA gt amp Move IT Return C Enter lt a Note If you forget the PIN press the remote control keys in the following sequence which resets the pin to 0 0 0 0 POWER OFF gt MUTE 38 2 4 gt POWER ON 49 SPECIAL FEATURES How to Enable Disable the V Chip Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or V button to select the Setup then press the ENTER button 2 Press the A or V button to select the V Chip then press the ENTER button The Enter PIN screen will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number 3 To enable the V Chip fea ture press the B button so that the V Chip Lock field is Yes Pressing the but ton will alternate between Yes and No Setup Plug 4 Play gt V Chip P Caption b V More OU Return pa Move C3 Enter Enter PIN Enter PIN USA V Chip V Chip Lock Yes TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Change PIN Move IT Return C3 Enter Canada V Chip V Chip Lock Yes TV Parental Guideline
19. Mathes Dynatech Emerson Funai Hitachi Lloyd LXI MTC Multitech Radio Shack Realistic Signature Sylvania Symphonic Tandy Teac Teknika Hitachi Emerson RCA Curtis Mathes NEC Sony Emerson Scott Emerson Curtis Mathes Emerson TMK Emerson Scott Audio Dynamics DB JC Penny JCL Kenwood Marantz NEC Pioneer Sansui Emerson Samsung RCA Teac Fisher Radio Shack Realistic Sears Emerson KLH Akai Shintom Sony Fisher Sears Canon Curtis Mathes Emerson General Electric Instant Replay JC Penny JCL Magnavox Marantz Panasonic Philco Philips Quasar Radio Shack Realistic RCA Sylvania Technics Teknika Samsung Fisher Radio Shack Realistic Sears Toshiba Emerson Teknika Portland Quasar Candle Citizen Daewoo Portland Sharp Candle Citizen Curtis Mathes LG Goldstar JCL Kenwood Marantz NEC Pentex Research Panasonic Daewoo Akai Samsung Emerson Akai Emerson Fisher Sears Toshiba Nawoo Shintom Sony Emerson Scott Toshiba Cable Box Codes Eastern International Hamlin Regal Gl Jerrold Unika Panasonic Admiral Tocom TaePyungYang Hamlin Regal DeaRyung Zenith Magnavox Philips Unika Viewstar Universal DongKuk Gl Jerrold DaeHan Oak Osk Sigma Magnavox Philips Regency Viewstar Toc
20. N ame in the AV mode OPERATION 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 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or V button to select Setup then press the ENTER button 2 Press the A or V button to select Time then press the ENTER button Press the ENTER button to select Clock 3 Press the ENTER button to select Clock Mode Press the A or V button to select Manual then press the ENTER button 4 Press the A or V button to select Clock Set then press the ENTER button Press the 4 or B button to move to Hour or Minute Set the clock you want by pressing the A or V button then press the ENTER but ton Press the EXIT button to exit _ Clock Mode I Clock Set Setup Plug amp Play b V Chip b Caption b W More Move IT Return C Enter Time Clock am gt On Timer am Off Off Timer am Off Sleep Timer Off On Timer Volume 10 2 Move IT Return C Enter Clock 2 Move IT Return C Enter Clock J ClockMode Manual gt mmg Clock Set 09 30 am 4 Move 2 Adjust IT Return a When selecting the hours be sure to select the proper time of day am or pm You can change the hours by press i
21. Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR Cable box or DVD player 60 1 Turn off your VCR Cable box or DVD player Press the MODE button and make sure that the VCR CABLE or DVD LED is illuminated 3 On your Samsung remote control press the SET button 4 Enter 3 digits of the VCR Cable box or DVD player code listed on next page for your brand of VCR Cable box or DVD player Press the POWER button on the remote control Your VCR Cable box or DVD player should turn on If your VCR Cable box or DVD player turns on your remote control is now set correctly 6 Once your remote control is set up press the MODE button any time you want to use the remote to operate your VCR Cable box or DVD player d The remote control has five modes TV STB VCR CABLE and DVD Make sure you enter 3 digits of the code even if the first digit isa 0 If more than one code listed try the first one d f your VCR Cable box or DVD player does not turn on repeat steps 2 3 and 4 but try one of the other codes listed for the brand of your particular VCR Cable box or DVD player When your remote is in the TV mode the VCR or DVD player control buttons REW STOP PLAY PAUSE and FF will still operate your VCR or DVD player W hen your remote control is in the VCR CABLE or DVD mode the volume buttons still con trol your TV5 volume SPECIAL FEATURES Remote Control Codes Samsung
22. Timer Off On Timer Volume 10 II Return 2 Move lt gt Adjust Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time from 30 to 180 minutes 1 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control 2 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the appro priate time interval appears any of the preset values from Off to 180 Sleep Timer 30 lt a Absent Power Off When you set the timer On your television will eventually be turned off if you do not operate any controls during the 3 hours after the TV is turned on by timer This function is available in only the timer On mode and will prevent a leakage accident or overheating caused by your TV left on for along time dueto the timer On when you are away on holiday for example lt a After about 5 seconds the sleep display will disappear from the screen and the time interval will be set 47 SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the Preferred Volume Level The preferred volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV 1 Setup Med display the menu Plug amp Play gt V Chip P Press the A or V button Caption gt to select the Setup then v More press the ENTER button 2 Move C Enter IT Return 2 Time Press the ENTER button to amp Worm 09 30am gt select Time OnTimer 06 30am On Off Timer 12 00pm On Sleep Timer Off On Timer Volume 10 2 Move C Enter TO Return
23. Using the Mute Button aaa 34 Customizing the SOUND maen oe coax a aede ee naa 35 Using Automatic Sound Settings aa 36 Viewing an External Signal Source 0 es 37 Setting the Signal Source aaua 37 Assigning Names to External input mode 38 CONTENTS Chapter 4 Special Features 39 Changing the Color Tone ccc ete 39 Changing the Screen Size 0 a 40 Digital Noise Reduction cece eee eee f n 41 HI PP PAA 42 Using the R Surf Feature cx aac ia AA eed ERA BKA NG LA 43 Choosing a Multi Channel Sound MTS Soundtrack 44 Extra sound settings Auto Volume Turbo Sound or Pseudo Stereo 45 Setting the On OT TIME quaai cec e kabah drca e a 46 Setting the Sleep Timer liiis e en 47 Setting the Preferred Volume Level 0 000 lasa aa 48 Usina tne V C AA 49 Viewing Closed Captions aeaa 56 Setting the Blue Screen Mode 000 eee eee 5 Setting The On Off Melody ii 58 Viewing the DemonstratiOn mm 59 Customizing Your Remote Control aaa 60 Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR Cable box or DVD player ia 60 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 61 Identifying Problems ccc ee n n 61 Appendix 62 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 62 Using Your TV in Another Country eee ees 62 SPO GAN ON us uer dodo ae Reg ot
24. V Chip function for an emergency escape Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the ENTER button A or V button to select the Setup menu and press the Press the A or V button to select the V Chip menu and press the ENTER button Enter your PIN number and press the B button to temporarily disable the V Chip Lock DO 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 hearing impaired or foreign language translations All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs so home recorded video tapes also provide closed captions Most pre recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the 56G tapes packaging 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the M or W button to selectthe Setup then press the ENTER button 2 Press the M or W button to select the Caption then press the ENTER button 3 Press the ENTER button then press the A or V button to turn closed cap tioning On or Off Press the ENTER button 4 Press the A or V button to select Mode then press the ENTER button Press the A or V button to select Caption or Text then press the ENTER but ton 5 Setup Plug amp Play gt V Chip gt Captio
25. atically replaces the noisy picture background If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture you must set the Blue screen mode to Off Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or V button to select the Setup then press the ENTER button 2 Press the A or V button to select Blue Screen then press the ENTER button 3 Press the A or V button to select Blue Screen On then press the ENTER but ton Press the EXIT button to exit Setup Plug amp Play b V Chip b Caption b V More amp Move IT Return C Enter Setup se A More m Language English dy BOUE On gt gt Melody On Demonstration gt Move IT Return C Enter a Pressing the A or W button will Setup alternate between On and Off A More Language Blue Screen Melody NM gt Demonstration gt English 2 Move IT Return C Enter 57 SPECIAL FEATURES DO 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or V button to select the Setup then press the ENTER button 2 Press the A or V button to select Melody then press the ENTER button 3 Press the A or V button to select On then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit Setting The On Off Melody You can hear clear a melody sound when the TV is powered on or Off Setup Plug amp Play b V Chip b gt Caption V More 2 Move C9 Enter
26. biner into the VHF UHF terminal on the bottom of the rear panel Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system follow the instructions below Cable without a Cable Box lt a Because this TV is cable ready 1 ied you do not need a cable box to view Plug the incoming cable unscrambled cable channels into the VHF UHF antenna G terminal on back of the TV zm 12 INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels lt q This terminal might be labeled 1 ANT OUT VHF OUT or simply Find the cable that is con AUT nected to the ANTENNA NTENNA ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable IN OUT box NN 2 VHF UHF Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF UHF antenna terminal on the 750 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 lt q This terminal might be labeled 1 ANT IN VHF IN or simply Find and disconnect the N cable that is connected to ANTENNA Al the ANTENNA IN L ei terminal on your cable box Connect this cable to a two way splitter Z Incoming Cable Splitter Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT termi g g E nal on the splitter and the J IN
27. e 1 While you are watching the channel to which you want to return press the R SURF button The on screen dis play will read Surf off DL Surf Off 2 Press the R SURF button again to set the timer in thirty second intervals up to five minutes Surf 0 30 3 The time you set will begin counting down on the screen When the time runs out the TV will return to the channel you were watching when you set the timer 43 SPECIAL FEATURES Choosing a Multi Channel Sound MTS 44 Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast you can listen to Stereo Mono or a Separate Audio Program SAP audio is usually a foreign language translation Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or V button to select the Sound then press the ENTER button 2 Press the A or V button to select the MTS then press the ENTER button 3 Press the A or V button to select Mono Stereo or SAP then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit Sound Mode Custom gt Custom MTS Stereo Auto Volume Off NX More lil amp Move C Enter LT Return Sound 5 Mode Custom m Custom gt MTS Stereo gt Auto Volume Off gt pa L V More lil 2 Move GY Enter O Return Sound Mode Custom Custom gt MTS Auto Volume Ster
28. e cR EIC HEY ERROR Q6 BABA Ip rd o 0 62 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 e Full Flat Screen Easy to use remote control Easy to use on screen menu system Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TVS memory e Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems A built in multi channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening Built in dual channel speakers A special sleep timer e V Chip function Accessories Once you have unpacked your TV check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here If any piece is missing or broken call your dealer Remote Control AA59 00325B Owners Instructions Warranty Card 2EA AAA Batteries 4301 000121 Safety Guide M anual Registration Card Your New TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TVS basic features including the on screen menu To use the more advanced features you must use the remote control TX P3235 TX P2730 TX P2728 MENU VOL V HA TIMER POWER EPE ENNE AA AA AA J MENU O TIMER indicator Press to see an on screen menu of your TV s fea When
29. en will appear Repeatedly press the A or V button to select a partic ular Canadian French cate gory Pressing the A or V button will cycle through the Canadian French cate 13 ans 16 ans 18 ans B Blocked C Enter U U U U U U gories E Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming G General 8 ans 8 General Not recommended for young children 13 ans Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 I Canadian French gt gt LIT Return Canadian French B U Unblocked II Return 16 ans Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adults While a particular category is selected press ENTER to activate it A letter U or B will be selected Press the A or V button to select U or B Press the EXIT button to save the settings and to clear all screens How to Reset the TV after the V Chip Blocks a Channel Emergency Escape If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel the V Chip will block it The screen will go blank and the following mes sage 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
30. eo gt V More Move C Enter II Return lt a Quick way to access the MTS Just press the MTS button on the remote control lt q The text at the bottom of the menu tells you if the incoming audio is Mono Stereo or SAP e Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal e Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo e Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program which is usually a foreign language translation SPECIAL FEATURES Extra Sound Settings Auto Volume Turbo Sound or Pseudo Stereo The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences 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 automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound out put when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low e Turbo Sound Turbo sound emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound You a select the turbo sound by simply pressing the TURBO button on the remote control Pseudo Stereo Pseudo Stereo converts a monaural sound signal into two identical left and right channels Once the Pseudo Stereo is set to On or Off the setting applies to the sound effects such as Standa
31. ess the MENU button to skip and press the ENTER button to stop Channel Auto Program Add Delete Deleted Air CATV Air Name D 2 Move lt gt Adjust LIT Return Channel Auto Program d Add Delete Deleted gt Air CATV Air Name D o C Enter IT Return Auto Program C3 Enter IT Return Auto Program Enter TT Return a The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory This takes about one to two minutes 25 OPERATION Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method First press the CH or CH button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to add or delete 1 Channel Press the MENU button to Pa display the menu Add Delete Deleted gt Air CATV Air Press the A or V button Name er to select Channel then press the ENTER button Move C Enter IT Return 2 Channel Press the A or V button Auto Program gt to select Add Delete Add Delete Deleted gt then press the ENTER Air CATV Air button Name x Move C Enter LT Return 3 Channel Press the A or V button Auto Program gt to select Added or Add Delete Deleted then press the Air CATV ENTER button Name SSE Press the EXIT button to exit 2 Move C Enter IT Return 26 OPERATION Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH N or CH W button to change channels When you press
32. feature doesn t work when in the AV mode Auto Program C Enter Auto Program C Enter Time On Timer am Off Off Timer am Off Sleep Timer Off On Timer Volume 10 2 Move C Enter 1 Return Enjoy your watching Time gt V Chip Caption V More 2 Move C Enter LT Return 21 OPERATION 22 Viewing the Menus With the power on press XE Source List TV the MENU button Edit Name The main menu appears on the screen Its left side has five icons Input Picture Sound Channel and Setup 2 Move C9 Enter IT Exit 2 Use the A and V buttons to highlight one of the 5 icons Then press the ENTER button to access the icon s sub menu 3 Press the EXIT button to exit Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio video settings 1 Press the INFO button Air 10 Signal Mono The on screen display shows any or all of the fol i Picture Dynamic lowing Active channel Sound Custom the channel label signal MTS Stereo 12 00 am picture mode sound mode MTS and the current time Viewing the Menus and On Screen Displays lt a The on screen menus disappear from the screen after two minutes lt a You can also use the MENU CH and VOL buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections 4 The on screen displays disappear after ten seconds OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Set
33. he ENTER button amp Move C Enter IT Return 3 Edit Name Press the A or V button 2 wie puer gt a ont Av2 Pu p S Video gt P button Component 2 Move C Enter IT Return 4 Edit Name Press the A or V button 3 ayi EXE to select external device Avo VCR DVD Cable STB amp Video Sat STB AV Recv DVD Recv Game Camcorder DVD Combo then press the ENTER button 4 Move Enter IT Return Component Set other signal sources AV2 S Video Component using the same method as listed above Press the EXIT button to exit Chapter Four SPECIAL FEATURES Changing the Color Tone Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or V button to select the Picture then press the ENTER button Picture Mode Dynamic gt Custom b Color Tone Normal gt Size Normal gt V More 2 Move C Enter IT Return 2 Press the A or V button to select Color Tone then press the ENTER button Lg 2 Move C Enter IT Return 3 Press the A or V button to select Cool2 Cool17 Normal Warm1 or Warm2 according to per sonal preference then press the ENTER button Ua Picture Mode Dynamic P Custom gt Size Normal gt V More Picture Mode Dynamic Custom gt Color Tone se LEM V More Press the EXIT button to Move Cs Enter LLL Return exit 39 SPECIAL FEATURES Changing the Sc
34. he side of the TV Video Cable The audio video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder If not check your local electronics store If your camcorder is stereo you need to connect a set of two Cables Note This figure shows the Standard connector jack panel The actual configuration for your TV may be different 18 INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out com pletely CS 2 lt Make sure to match the and ends of the batteries with the HELL mass sr diagram inside the compartment batteries lt a Remove the batteries and store 3 them in a cool dry place if you wont Replace the cover be using the remote control for a long time Theremote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the T V Assuming typical TV usage the batteries last for about one year T9 Chapter Three OPERATION Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control You can also use the POWER button on the front panel Plug amp Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On five basic customer ew duo automatically and subsequently Setting the language Video signal source Ant input check Auto program and Clock Press the POWER button on the remote control The message Plug amp Play is displayed It flickers for a little while and then the Language menu is automatically dis played 2 Setup P
35. hen W More press the ENTER button amp Move 33 Enter TO Return 2 Press the A or V button to select Custom then press the ENTER button 3 Press the A or V button to select a particular item then press the ENTER but ton 4 Press the lt or B button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item For example if you select Treble pressing the gt button increases it Press the EXIT button to exit Sound Mode Custom gt MTS Stereo gt Auto Volume Off gt V More 2 Move C Enter LT Return Custom 2 Move C Enter LT Return Treble 2 Move 4 gt Adjust II Return 35 OPERATION 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 either Standard M usic Movie or Speech by pressing the S MODE button or by making a selection from the menu Or you can select Custom which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings 1 Sound Press the MENU button to 7 EUST Custom Jb display the menu Custom EP urs Stereo Press the A or V button Auto Volume Off to select the Sound then W More press the ENTER button 2 Move C Enter IT Return Press the ENTER button Mode again Custom Press the A or V button MTS repeatedly to select the d um Auto Volume THEM Standard Music Y More Movie
36. ies B Blocked U Unblocked The restrictions for these two groups M Ent Ret TUY MEET Move GY Enter IIlRetum Work independently Ifa household TVY7 Children 7 and over includes very young children as well an as young adults the TV guidelines TV G General audience telv for h AY Parent Guidance must be up pai ely for each age TV 14 X Viewers 14 and over group See next step TV MA Mature audience At this point one of the TV Ratings is selected Press the ENTER button Depending on your existing setup a letter U or B will be selected U Unblocked B Blocked While the U or B is red press the A or W button to block or unblock the category Press the MENU button once to save the TV Parental Guidelines A TV Rating will be selected and no letters will be selected To exit this screen press the MENU button again To select a different TV Rating press the A or V button and then repeat the process Note 1 The TV Y7 TV PG TV 14 and TV MA have additional options See the next step to change any of the following sub ratings FV Fantasy violence D Dialog L Adult language 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
37. io input jacks AV2 video game HEADPHONE Connect a set of external headphones to this jack for private listening Your New TV 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 DVD 2 VCRs etc For more information on connecting equipment see pages 11 17 MONO VIDEO L AUDIO R wur Ya VI eri Ho U oo E m S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT jack Video signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices AUDIO INPUTS INPUT1 and 2 DVD AUDIO INPUTS INPUT 2 Audio signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices Use these jacks to connect the audio signals from a DVD player when using the DVD video input jacks When not using the DVD jacks these audio jacks function as audio for Video 2 or S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT jacks These audio video signals are identical to A V signals being displayed on the big screen Typically used as the input signals for a recording VCR VHF UHF 740 SUPER VIDEO INPUT jack S Video signal from an S VHS VCR or DVD player Note In S Video mode Audio Output depends what kind of audio input source is connected to the side audio input jacks AV2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect video from a DVD player No
38. ith 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 1 Setup Press the MENU buttonto display the menu m Plug amp Play Press the A or V button V np gt to select the Setup then X Caption gt press the ENTER button V More Move C Enter IT Return Press the A or V button to select the V Chip7 then Enter PIN press the ENTER button Enter PIN The Enter PIN screen will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number SPECIAL FEATURES 3 lt USA gt lt Canada gt Press the A or V button V Chip V Chip to select the MPAA V ChipLock Yes C V ChipLock Yes Rating then press the TV Parental Guidelines b TV Parental Guidelines gt ss gt Change PIN 5 Canadian English V More 2 Move C Enter IT Return 2 Move C Enter IT Return a Note The V Chip will automati 4 MPAA Rating cally block any category that is more The MPAA Rating screen Bil restrictive For example if you block will appear B the PG 13 category then R NC Repeatedly press the A or 17 and X will automatically be V button to select a par blocked also ticular MPAA category Pressing the A or V but ton will cycle through the Move Ent llb her MPAA categories G General audience no restrictions gt R gt NC 17 gt X gt NR gt B Blocked U Unblocked
39. k shows music videos and variety programming C Programming intended for children under age 8 C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own G General programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental Guidance 1 Press the MENU buttonto 2 Wa display the menu IJ Plug amp Play Press the A or W button w V Chip to select the Setup then x Caption press the ENTER button i V More amp Move C Enter 2 Press the A or V button to select the V Chip7 then Enter PIN press the ENTER button Enter PIN The Enter PIN screen will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number V Chip Yes TV Parental Guidelines gt gt Canadian English gt X g LIT Return Unblocked LII Return 14 Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 18 Adult programming While a particular category is selected press ENTER to activate it A letter U or B will be selected Press the A or V button to select U or B Press the EXIT button to save the settings and to clear all screens How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French LT Return SPECIAL FEATURES 3 Press the A or V button to select the Canadian French then press the ENTER button Ce A More mg Change PIN X A sg Move C Enter 4 The Canadian French scre
40. l between the ANTENNA N AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT TO 68 VHF UHF OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV S SY Coaxial Cable A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR If not check your local electronics store VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV VHF UHF Audio Cable 5 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack on the TV TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel AUDIO VIDEO ck To JA ws COUPON VHF UHF Video Cable Follow the instructions in Viewing an External Signal Source to view your VCR tape T5 INSTALLATION Connecting an S VHS VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S Video signal from an S VHS VCR This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR 1 To begin follow steps VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel 1 3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV IN AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT ANTENNA mp OUT Coaxial Cable 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the 2 AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel
41. layer to your TV 7 TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio DVD Player Rear Panel aaa m cables between the AUDIO INPUT 2 jacks on talo oS the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player VHFIUHF AN i AA win 9e A 5 63 1 75Q Audio Cable 2 TV Rear Panel h DVD Player Rear Panel Connect a video cable y m between the COMPO _ zien v NENT INPUT Y Pb Pr 00 Broo jacks on the TV and the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Video Cable Y Pb Pr jacks on the DVD player Note For an explanation of Component video see your DVD player s owner s manual 17 INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR Also see Viewing an External Signal Source on page 37 1 Locate the A V output jacks on the camcorder They are usually found on the side or back of the AUDIO VIDEO camcorder 4 Camcorder Output Jacks 2 Camcorder TV Side Panel Connect an audio cable Output Jacks between the AUDIO Nm OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AUDIO terminals on the side of the TV Audio Cable Y Connector 3 TV Side Panel Camcorder Connect a video cable Output Jacks between the VIDEO OUT uL PUT jack on the cam po corder and the VIDEO ter minal on t
42. mic Standard Movie or Custom picture setting then press the ENTER button Move Press the EXIT button to exit C Enter Picture Dynamic gt gt Normal gt gt Normal IT Return Picture Norma C Enter OU Return e Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is brightlight in the room e Choose Standard for the standard factory settings e Choose Movie when viewing the movie e Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal preference see Customizing the Picture page 33 33 OPERATION 34 Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the volume Using the MUTE Button At any time you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button 1 CO Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off The word Mute will appear in the lower left corner of the screen 9e INFO SS 2 To turn mute off press the MUTE button to again or simply press either the VOL or VOL button OPERATION Customizing the Sound You can use the on screen menus to adjust the bass treble and balance according to individual preference Alternatively you can use one of the automatic settings See next page 1 Sound Press the MENU button to Mode Custom gt display the menu Custom MTS Stereo Press the A or V button Auto Volume Off to select the Sound t
43. n gt V More amp Move C Enter II Return Time Plug amp Play V Chip Caption V More 2 Move Ce Enter II Return Caption Caption Mode Channels Field amp Move C Enter IT Return Caption Caption Off Mode Channels Text R Field 1 gt Move C Enter II Return Depending on the particular broadcast it might be necessary to make changes to Channels and Field Use the A V lt and B buttons to make the changes Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 4 above Press the EXIT button to exit lt a Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur during closed caption transmissions espe cially those of live events There may be a small delay before captions appear when you change channels These are not malfunctions of the TV a In Caption mode captions appear at the bottom of the screen and they usually cover only a small portion of the picture In Text mode information unrelat ed to the program such as news or weather is displayed Text often cov ers a large portion of the screen lt a Different channels and fields display different information Field 2 carries additional information that supplements the information in Field 1 For example Channel 1 may have subtitles in English while Channel 2 has subtitles in Spanish SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak a blue screen autom
44. ng the A or V button repeatedly or by holding down either of these but tons The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button 29 OPERATION 30 Option 2 Setting the Clock Automatically 1 Setup Press the MENU button to display the menu Plug amp Play gt V Chip gt Press the A or V button Caption gt to select Setup then W More press the ENTER button Move C Enter IT Return 2 Time Press the A or V button Cg Clock am to select Time then press On Timer am Off the ENTER button Off Timer am Off Sleep Timer Off Press the ENTER button to On Timer Volume 10 select Clock Move C Enter LT Return 3 Clock Press the ENTER button to Clock Mode select Clock Mode mm Clock Set Press the A or V button to select Auto then press the ENTER button Move CY Enter II Return Press the A or V button to ClockMode Auto select PBS Channel then PES Channel Air press the ENTER button Time Zone ATL Press the amp or B button to DST No select your local PBS chan nel then press the ENTER button 2 Move 4 gt Adjust II Return continued The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal lt a Certain broadcasts may not transmit the correct time In this case set the time manually 5 Press the A or V button to select Time Zone then press the ENTER button Press the
45. om Zenith LG Goldstar Tocom Hamlin Stargate 2000 Saewoo Pioneer Gl Jerrold Sylvania Texscan RCA Magnavox Philips Viewstar Hitachi Macom Panasonic Zenith Regency Pioneer Oak Hamlin Panasonic Regal Samsung Magnavox Philips Tocom Viewstar Panasonic Magnavox Philips Viewstar Jerrold Samsung Gl Hamlin Jerrold Samsung Gl Jerrold Anvision Cable Star Eagle Magnavox Philips Randtek Viewstar NSC Gl Jerrold Magnavox Philips Unika Viewstar Zenith Jerrold Hitachi Macom Magnavox Philips Viewstar RCA Panasonic Sprucer Sylvania Texscan Samsung Magnavox Philips Viewstar Pioneer Samsung Warner Amex General Instrument Hitachi Jerrold Signature Starcom Hamlin DVD Codes Panasonic RCA Curtis Mathes LG Goldstar Philips Toshiba PROSCAN RCA 61 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 service center Identifying Problems 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
46. perly take out the batter ies and press the reset button for about 2 3 seconds Re insert the batteries and try using the remote control again Chapter Two INSTALLATION 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 ma i Round Leads on next page If you have two antennas see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas on next page 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 2 VHF UHF Plug the adaptor into the O VHF UHF terminal on the p 750 bottom of the back panel 11 INSTALLATION Antennas with 75 ohm Round Leads 1 VHF UHF Plug the antenna lead into the VHF UHF terminal on the bottom of the back m 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 an optional combiner adaptor available at most electronics shops Connect both antenna 1 leads to the combiner 2 Plug the com
47. 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 TheTV operates erratically Unplug the TV for 30 seconds then try operating it again TheTVwonttumon TV wontturn on Make sure the wall outlet is Makesurethe wall outlet is working 62 APPENDIX 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 Donot place the TV near extremely hot cold humid or dusty places e 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 e PlacetheTV 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 e Wipe your TV with a clean dry cloth Never use water cleaning fluids wax or chemicals Donot put heavy objects on top of the cabinet Temperature e f your TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place
48. rd Music Movie and Speech 1 Sound Press the MENU button to Mode Custom gt display the menu Custom gt MTS Mono gt Press the V button to Auto Volume Off gt select the Sound then Y More press the ENTER button 2 Move 33 Enter IT Return 2 Sound Press the A or V button EJT Mode Custom gt to select the required item II Custom gt Auto Volume Turbo Sound WP MTS Mono gt Pseudo Stereo then press X Auto Volume the ENTER button w More nn 2 Move C Enter IT Return 3 Sound Press the A or V button to select On then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit i Mode Custom gt II Custom gt E urs Mono P Auto Volume V More x 2 Move C Enter IT Return 45 SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the On Off Timer 46 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or V button to select the Setup then press the ENTER button Press the ENTER button to select Time 3 Press the A or V button to select the On Timer then press the ENTER but ton Press the A or V button repeatedly to select the appropriate hours i e the hour when the TV will turn on 4 Press the button to select the minutes The minutes digits will be highlighted Press the M or W button to select the appropriate minutes 5 Press the P button to select On or Off Press the A or V button to
49. reen Size lt a Quick way to access the Screen size 1 Picture Just press the PSIZE button on the Press the MENU button to rs GUSTO NE remote control display the menu UNUM gt Color Tone Normal gt Press the A or V button Size Normal gt to select the Picture then W More press the ENTER button 2 Move C Enter LT Return 2 Picture Press the A or V button Mode Custom b to select Size then press Custom gt the ENTER button Color Tone Normal P Size Normal gt V More 2 Move C Enter LT Return 3 Picture Press the A or V button Mode Custom gt to select Normal or Custom b Zoom then press the Color Tone Normal ENTER button Size V More Zoom Move C Enter LT Return Press the EXIT button to exit Normal 4 3 Sets the picture to 4 3 normal mode e Zoom M agnifies the size of the picture on screen 40 SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen 1 Picture Press the MENU button to 7 Custom gt display the menu Custom P Color Tone Normal Press the A or V button Ga Normal gt to select the Picture then W More press the ENTER button 2 Move GY Enter II Return 2 Picture Press the M or W button F A More to select Digital NR
50. ress the amp or B button to select the desired language Blue Screen On Melody On amp Demonstration 4 gt Adjust LIT Skip 3 Press the MENU button then the Ant Input check is automatically displayed Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV Press the ENTER button and then the Channel menu is automatically displayed 4 Channel Press the 4 or B button to Auto Program gt select signal source Air ID Add Delete Deleted 3 STD HRC IRC d Name 4 gt Adjust LII Skip 20 OPERATION Press the MENU button and then the Auto Program is automatically displayed 6 Press the ENTER button to start Auto Program or press the MENU button to return refer to Auto pro gram on page 25 The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels 7 Press the ENTER button and then press the lt or B button to move the hour or minute Set the hour or minute by pressing the A or V button refer to Setting the Clock on page 30 8 When you have finished press the MENU button The message Enjoy your watching is displayed 9 If you want to reset this feature 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the A or V but ton to select the Setup then press the ENTER button 3 Press the A or V but ton to select Plug amp Play then press the ENTER button The message Plug amp Play is displayed Note Plug amp Play
51. s MPAA Rating Canadian English V More 2 Move IT Return C Enter 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 TheTV guidelines or the MPAA rating Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the A or V button to select the Setup then press the ENTER button 2 Press the A or V button to select the V Chip then press the ENTER button The Enter PIN screen will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number Setup Plug amp Play gt V Chip gt Caption gt V More amp Move IT Return C Enter Enter PIN Enter PIN SPECIAL FEATURES 3 lt USA gt lt Canada gt Press the A or V button V Chip V Chip to select the TV Parental V ChipLock Yes v V ChipLock Yes Guidelines then press the m Bu Eu gt TV Parental Guidelines gt ENTER button ap MPAA Rating gt MPAA Rating gt Change PIN gt Canadian English gt V More C Enter IT Return 2 Move C Enter IT Return lt a Note These categories consist of 4 TV Parental guidelines two separate groups TV Y and TV Y7 The TV Parental y young children through age 7 and Guidelines screen will DEP UU TV G through TV MA everybody appear I ET else Press the A V buttons to NN 4 select one of the sixage INN IVMA gt based categor
52. s can cause uneven aging of picture tubes CRTs that leave subtle but permanent burned in ghost images in the television picture To avoid this vary the pro gramming and images and primarily display full screen moving images not stationary patterns or dark bars On television models that offer picture sizing features use these controls to view the different formats as a full screen picture Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing Uneven CRT aging as a result of format selection and use as well as other burned in images is not covered by your Samsung limited warranty CONTENTS Chapter 1 Your New TV 5 MCN a AG ean eee KO oa ae kee mace ee NG 5 ACCESSOFIES oo rra s 5 Familiarizing Yourself with TheTV n nn 6 Front Panel Buttons co 6 Side Panel LOCKS a mc E d e ate eed eo eae KALA KAR 1 Rear Panel OCKS 4 42 4 24 9acd xa Y X aor PARA NG na Ma yna 8 Remote Control iu dot aw by be a er SN de AA An BE 9 Chapter 2 Installation 11 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ia 11 Antennas with 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads 11 Antennas with 75 ohm Round Leads 12 Separate VHF and UHF Antennas 12 CONNECT Cable TN a naaa KA NAKA iae TEANNEN 12 Cable without a Cable Box 0 000 ees 12 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 13 Connecting to a Cable Box that
53. te Only black and white signals are output from a monitor in DVD mode VHF UHF Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system Your NEW TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to 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 your Set Top Box VCR DVD and cable box See page 60 for details POWER Turns the TV on and off O S MODE Adjust the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings or select your personal customized sound settings PMODE Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings or select your personal customized picture settings Number buttons Press to select channels directly on the TV 100 Press to select channels over 100 For example to select channel 121 press 100 then press 2 and 1 Q VOL VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume Q MUTE Press to temporarily cut off the sound 7 SLEEP Press to select a preset time inter val for automatic shutoff MENU Displays the main on screen menu P SIZE Press to change the screen size Your choices are Normal Zoom O R SURF SAMSUNG Press the R SURF button to auto matically return to a preferred channel after a user preset time delay MODE Selects a target device to be con trolled by the Samsung remote con trol i e TV Set Top
54. terminal on the cable Splitter 4 r box Cable Box Incoming Cable 13 INSTALLATION 14 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable incoming i box and the B IN terminal Splitter RF A B on the RF A B switch mi Switch 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT ter minal on the splitter and Incoming the A IN terminal on the Ki Splitter RF A B switch Cable Box Switch 6 Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF A B Incoming able switch and the VHF UHF Splitter RF A B TV Rear terminal on the rear of the o SERE Switch 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 W hen you set the A B switch to B you will need to tune your TV to the cable boxs output channel which is usually channel 3 or 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 11 14 Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system 1 VHF UHF Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV 75Q VCR Rear Panel Connect the cable or antenna to the us GP ANTENNA IN terminalon Incoming or WOO the back of the VCR pe Connect a coaxial cable VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Pane
55. the TV is turned on the TIMER indicator tures blinks five times This indicator illuminates when the TIMER mode is set to the On position after O VOL and setting the clock and either the On timer or Off Press to increase or decrease the volume timer with the remote control Even if the power is Also used to select items on the on screen menu turned off this indicator stays lit Clock must be set before using this function CH V V and CH A Press to change channels Also press to highlight Q POWER various items on the on screen menu Press to turn the TV on and off Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV Your NEW TV 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 page 18 e R i Y AUDIO 9 L MONO o b P d L VIDEO2 N SZ INPUT GO S VIDEO Th INPUT RE o n Jee 5 Q of J Q AUDIO INPUT jacks SUPER VIDEO INPUT jack Used to connect the audio signals from a camcorder S Video signal from an S VHS VCR or DVD or video game player Note In S Video mode Audio Output depends what VIDEO INPUT jack kind of audio input source is connected to the side Used to connect a video signal from a camcorder or aud
56. turn the on timer 0n Repeatedly pressing the A or V button will alternate between On and Off Setup Plug amp Play V Chip b Caption b V More Move C Enter LT Return Time Clock 09 30am b On Timer 06 00am Off Off Timer am Off Sleep Timer Off On Timer Volume 10 2 Move C Enter ID Return Time Clock 09 30am b usg On Timer 06 00am Off Off Timer am Off Sleep Timer Off On Timer Volume 10 4 Move 2 Adjust II Return Time Clock 09 30am gt On Timer 06 30am Off Off Time am Off Sleep Timer Off On Time Volume 10 lt gt Move Adjust II Return Time Clock 09 30am gt On Timer 06 30am On Off Timer am Off Sleep Timer Off On Timer Volume 10 lt gt Move 2 Adjust II Return When finished press the MENU button a Before using the timer you must set the TVS clock See Setting the Clock on page 30 When any of the timers are set the Timer LED will illuminate front panel of TV lt a To deactivate the On time select Off during this step SPECIAL FEATURES 6 To set the Off Timer press the A or V button to select Off Time Press the ENTER button and set the hours and min utes Follow the same pro cedure as in steps 3 5 above When finished setting the timer press the EXIT button to exit Time Clock 09 30am gt On Timer 06 30am On Off Timer am Off Sleep
57. up Press the MENU button to Plug amp Play gt V Chip b gt display the menu Press the A or V button to select Setup then press the ENTER button Caption V More 2 Move C Enter II Return 2 Setup Press the A or V button gE A More to select Language then Language English press the ENTER button Blue Screen On gt Melody On Demonstration gt Move 4 gt Adjust IT Return 3 Configuraci n Press the amp or B button E to select the appropriate ANS PEOP Idioma Espa ol language English u eH oi m Pantalla Azul Enc Espanol or Fran ais Melodia Enc gt Demostracion gt Press the EXIT button to exit Mover 4 gt Ajustar ID Regresar OPERATION 24 Miemorizing 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 X and CH v 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 delet ing 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 antenna or a cable system

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