Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TXN 2775HF Samsung
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Owner’ s Instructions COLOR TELEVISION ..............................................................................................................
2 W arning! Impor tant Safety Instructions CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER VICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SER VICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside.
3 Thank Y ou for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Y our new Samsung TV represents the latest in television technology . W e designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabili- ties, making it one of the best products in its class.
4 • Protect the power cor d. Power supply cor ds should be routed so that they won ’ t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit fr om the unit.
5 Important Warranty Information Regarding T elevision Format V iewing Standard scr een 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.
6 C ONTENTS Chapter 1: Y our New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Familiarizing Y ourself with The TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 C ONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Customizing Y our Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Setting Up Y our Remote Control to Operate Y our VCR (or DVD) . . 42 Setting Up Y our Remote Control to Operate Y our Cable Box .
8 List of Features Y our TV was designed with the latest technology . This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Full Flat Screen • Easy-to-use remote contr.
9 Familiarizing Y ourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel contr ol your TV ’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu.
10 Y OUR N EW TV Side Panel Jacks Y ou can use the side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occa- sionally , such as a camcor der or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see pages 13-22.) ΠAUDIO INPUT jacks Used to connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game.
11 Y OUR N EW 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 dif ferent A/V components (i.e.
12 Remote Control Y ou can use the remote control up to about 23 feet fr om the TV . When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV . Y ou can also use your remote control to operate your VCR and cable box. See page 41 for details. Y OUR N EW TV ΠPOWER T urns the TV on and off.
13 Y OUR N EW TV Remote Control ¿ TV/Component Press to switch the TV , COMPO- NENT1, 2, or DIGIT AL mode. Note: The DIGIT AL mode does work in TXN2798HF/ TXN3098WHF/ TXN3298HF models. ¸ DNIe (TXN3298HF/TXN3098WHF/ TXN2798HF) Activates DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine).
14 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat T win Leads,” below . If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,” on page 15.
15 Connecting Cable TV T o connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below . Cable without a Cable Box ▼ 1 Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on back of the TV . Because this TV is cable-ready , you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.
16 I NST ALLA TION ▼ This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT ,” “VHF OUT ,” or simply , “OUT .” ▼ This terminal might be labeled “ ANT IN, ” “ VHF IN, ” or simply , “ IN. ” Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 1 Find the cable that is con- nected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box.
17 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.
18 I NST ALLA TION 3 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV . 4 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks(A V1~A V3) on the TV . 5 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack(A V1~A V3) on the TV .
19 I NST ALLA TION 3 Connect an S-video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the S-VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV . An S-video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR. (If not, check your local electronics stor e.) Make sure the jacks you are using ar e underneath the number “ 1.
20 Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player's owner's manual. I NST ALLA TION Connecting a DVD Player (480i/480p) The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV .
21 I NST ALLA TION Connecting a Digital TV Set-T op Box (480p/1080i) Connecting to Y ,Pb,Pr Connect the Y , P B , and P R video outputs of the set-top box to their corresponding inputs on the TV . Next, connect the Left and Right audio from the set-top box to the corresponding L and R terminals on the TV .
22 Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) (TXN3298HF/TXN3098WHF/ TXN2798HF) By inputting a high-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definition pictur e source to the DIGIT AL INPUT jack on the TV , high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form.
23 2 Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT- PUT jack on the cam- corder and the AUDIO terminals on the TV . 3 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT- PUT jack on the cam- corder and the VIDEO ter- minal on the TV . 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder .
24 I NST ALLA TION ▼ 3 Replace the cover . Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won ’ t be using the remote contr ol for a long time. The remote contr ol can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV . (Assuming typical TV usage, the bat- teries last for about one year .
25 O PERA TION Chapter Three O PERA TION 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Plug & Play” is displayed. It flickers for a little while and then the “Language” menu is automatically displayed. T urning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control.
26 O PERA TION 4 Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV . And then press the œ œ or √ √ button to activate "Auto Program" or press the MENU button to skip. (refer to “ Auto program ” on page 30.) 5 Press the ENTER button to move to the hour or minute.
27 O PERA TION Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. ▼ The on-screen displays disappear after ten seconds. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus ▼ 1 With the power on, press the MENU button .
28 O PERA TION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select “ Setup ” , then press the ENTER button 2 Press the œ œ or √ √ button to select the appropriate language: English, Espa ñ ol, or Fran ç ais.
29 O PERA TION Memorizing the Channels Y our TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “ off-air ” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels.
30 O PERA TION 3 Press the ENTER button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reap- pears.
31 O PERA TION Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select “ Channel ” , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “ Add/Erase ” , then press the ENTER but- ton.
32 O PERA TION Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press CH or CH , the TV changes channels in sequence. Y ou will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.
33 O PERA TION Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “ CBS ” , “ ESPN ” , “ PBS2 ” , CNN1 ” , etc.) A label consists of four fields, where each field is a letter , a num- ber , “ * ” , or a blank.
34 O PERA TION Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV . Also, you can check the time while watching the TV (Just press the INFO button). Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
35 O PERA TION Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select “ T ime ” , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “ Auto Clock Set ” menu, then press the ENTER button.
36 O PERA TION 5 Press the ▼ button to select “ T ime Zone ” . While “ T ime Zone ” is selected, then press the œ œ or √ √ to change the T ime zone. Sequence: A TL., EAST , CEN., MTN., P AC., ALAS., HA W .. 6 Press the ▼ button to select “ DST ” (Daylight saving time).
37 O PERA TION 1 Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the ENTER button. Customizing the Picture Y ou can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color , T int and according to personal pr eference. (Alternatively , you can use one of the “ automatic ” settings.
38 O PERA TION Using Automatic Picture Settings Y our TV has three automatic picture settings ( “ Dynamic ” , “ Standard ” and “ Movie ” ) that are preset at the factory . Y ou can activate either Standard, Mild or Dynamic by pressing the P .
39 O PERA TION 2 Press the ▼ button to select “ Equalizer ” , then press the ENTER button. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “ Sound ” , then press the ENTER button. Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal perferences.
40 O PERA TION Using Automatic Sound Settings Y our TV has four automatic sound settings ( “ Standard, ” “ Music, ” “ Movie, ” and “ Speech ” ) that are preset at the factory . Y ou can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech by pressing the S.
41 O PERA TION Viewing an External Signal Source Y ou must select the appropriate mode in order to view the external signal on the TV . 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select “ Setup ” , then press the ENTER button.
42 Chapter Four S PECIAL F EA TURES Customizing Y our Remote Control Y our TV comes equipped with a “universal” remote control. In addition to controlling the TV , the universal remote can also operate a VCR, DVD and a cable box (even if your VCR and cable box are made by manufacturers other than Samsung).
43 S PECIAL F EA TURES VCR Codes DVD Codes.
44 S PECIAL F EA TURES Cable Box Codes ▼ 4 Enter 3 digits of the cable box code listed below for your brand of cable box . Make sure you enter 3 digits of the code, even if the first digit is a “ 0. ” (If more than one code listed, try the first one.
45 Fine T uning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optional reception. 1 Select the appropriate channel. Press MENU to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “ Channel ” , then press the ENTER button.
46 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) (TXN2798HF/ TXN3098WHF/TXN3298HF) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can impr ove the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). 1 Select the appropriate channel.
47 T ilt Due to the Earth ’ s magnetic field there may be same minor image tilt depending on the TV ’ s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below . 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “ T ilt ” .
48 DNIe TM (Digital Natural Image engine) TXN2798HF/TXN3098WHF/TXN3298HF Samsung ’ s New T echnology enables an improved image with detail, contrast and white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button.
49 S PECIAL F EA TURES Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal r eceived 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 scr een. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button.
50 S PECIAL F EA TURES Press the P .SIZE button to change the screen. • W ide: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. • Panorama: Use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. • Zoom1: Magnifies the size of the picture on scr een.
51 S PECIAL F EA TURES Changing the Color T one 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “ Color tone ” . 3 Press the œ œ or √ √ button to select ” Normal ” , “ Warm 1 ” , “ Cool 1 ” , “ Warm 2 ” or “ Cool 2 ” according to personal preference.
52 S PECIAL F EA TURES Freezing the Picture 1 Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture. (normal sound will still be heard.) Press again to cancel. 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.
53 4 Press the √ √ button to select “ On/Off. ” Press the ▲ or ▼ button to turn the on-timer “ On. ” (Repeatedly pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will alter- nate between on and off.) 5 When finished, press the MENU button. ▼ T o deactivate the “ On time, ” select “ Off ” during this step.
54 S PECIAL F EA TURES 6 T o set the Off time, press the ▼ button to select “ Off time. ” Press the √ √ button and set the hours and minutes. (Follow the same proce- dure as in steps 1~5 above.) 7 When finished setting the timer , press the MENU button to exit.
55 S PECIAL F EA TURES Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being br oadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a for eign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather .
56 S PECIAL F EA TURES Extra sound settings (T urbo Sound, Surround, Auto V olume, Melody , BBE or Woofer) The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. • Auto V olume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed.
57 S PECIAL F EA TURES • Surround Y our Samsung TV can create a "surround" ef fect such that the sound seems to come from all dir ections. Once the “ Surround ” is set to “ On ” , the setting applies to sound effects such as Standar d, Music, Movie and Speech.
58 S PECIAL F EA TURES • Melody Y ou can hear clear a melody sound when the TV is powered on or Off. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “ Setup ” , then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “ Melody ” then press the œ œ or √ √ button to select “ On ” .
59 S PECIAL F EA TURES ▼ Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur during closed caption transmissions, especially those of live events. There may be a small delay before captions appear when you change channels. These are not malfunctions of the TV .
60 Viewing Picture-in-Picture (TXN2798HF/ TXN3098WHF/TXN3298HF) Y ou can use the PIP feature to simultaneously to watch two video sources. Note:The PIP feature does not work with DVD signals and S-V ideo mode. When PIP is selected in the Zoom mode, the Mode is automatically converted into the Normal mode.
61 S PECIAL F EA TURES ▼ For more information about external A/V components and sig- nals, see “ V iewing an External Signal Sour ce ” on page 41. If you select “ TV ” , the PIP image is the same as the main image. Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button.
62 Changing the Size of the PIP Window 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select PIP , then press the ENTER button.
63 Swapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main image 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select PIP , then press the ENTER button. Press the √ √ button to select PIP “ On. ” 3 Press the ▼ to select the “ Swap ” , then press the √ √ button.
64 Changing the PIP Channel 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select PIP , then press the ENTER button. Press the √ √ button to select PIP “ On. ” 3 Press the ▼ to select the “ Channel ” , then press the √ √ button.
65 S PECIAL F EA TURES Using the V -Chip (USA) The V -Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappr opriate 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.
66 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 r estrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MP AA rating.
67 3 Press the ▼ button to select the “ TV Guidelines ” , then press the ENTER but- ton. 4 The “ TV guidelines ” screen will appear . Press the ▲ , ▼ buttons to select one of the six age.
68 How to Set up Restrictions using the MP AA Ratings: G, PG, PG- 13, R, NC-17, X The MP AA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MP AA) system, and its main application is for movies. (Eventually , movie videocassettes will be encoded with MP AA ratings.
69 G General audience (no restrictions). 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.
70 S PECIAL F EA TURES Using the V -Chip (Canada) The V -Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappr opriate 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.
71 S PECIAL F EA TURES 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 r estrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MP AA rating.
72 S PECIAL F EA TURES 3 Press the ▼ button to select the “ TV Guidelines ” , then press the ENTER but- ton. 4 The “ TV guidelines ” screen will appear .
73 S PECIAL F EA TURES How to Set up Restrictions using the MP AA Ratings: G, PG, PG- 13, R, NC-17, X The MP AA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MP AA) system, and its main application is for movies. (Eventually , movie videocassettes will be encoded with MP AA ratings.
74 G General audience (no restrictions). 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.
75 E Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk 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.
76 S PECIAL F EA TURES 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 message will appear: “ Excessive rating.
77 3 Each of the menu options is displayed in turn. When you wish to stop the demonstration, press any button on the remote control. Press the MENU button to exit. Viewing the Demonstration (TXN2798HF/TXN3098WHF/TXN3298HF) T o become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the in built demonstration.
78 If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible pr oblems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply , then call your nearest service center . Identifying Problems Chapter Five T ROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution Poor picture T r y another channel.
79 Cleaning and Maintaining Y our TV W ith proper car e, 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.
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