Samsung TXM 1997, TXM 1367, TXM 1967 User Manual

Owner’s
Instructions

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Printed in Mexico

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Warning! Important

Safety Instructions

CAUTION

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is
dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of
this product.

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning
operation and maintenance has been included with this product.

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of
Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Caution: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica­tions to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot,
and fully insert the plug.

Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of

copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.
Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized

recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights.

To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock
hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

As an ENERGY STAR Part n e r.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has determined that this product or pro d u c t
model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy eff i c i e n c y .

Thank You for Choosing Samsung

Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV receiver represents the latest in
television technology. It has easy-to-use, on-screen menus and closed-captioning capabilities,
making this TV one of the best products in its class. This product will provide convenient,
dependable service and enjoyment for years to come.

Important Safety Information

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in
mind when installing, using, and maintaining your machine.

• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV receiver.

• Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

• Heed all warnings on the TV receiver and in the operating instructions.

• Follow all operating instructions.

• Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning, Use a damp cloth, Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.

• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such
additions may cause risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.

• Do not use the TV receiver where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as
near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc.

• Do not place the TV receiver on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The TV receiver may fall, causing injury to
people and/or damage to the TV. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table not recommended by the manufacturer or
sold with the TV receiver.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when mounting the unit,
and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Move the TV receiver and its cart with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart to over­turn.

• Provide ventilation for the TV receiver. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for
ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings with any object, and
do not place the TV receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near
a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase, ensure that
there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the manufacturer’s instructions for
mounting.

• Operate your TV receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer
or local power company.

• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this TV is equipped with a polarized
alternating-current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet.

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• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they will not be walked
on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cord placement
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the unit.

• Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system dur­ing a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will
prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.

• An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
Avoid overhead power lines: When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful
to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines might be fatal.

• Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric
shock.

• Do not insert foreign objects through openings in the unit, as they may touch dangerous
voltages or cause damage. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV receiver.

• Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the TV receiver, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Read information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

• Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

- When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged

- If liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the TV

- If the TV receiver has been exposed to rain or water

- If the TV receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions

- If the TV receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

- When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct degradation in performance

• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat­ing instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require exten­sive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV receiver to normal.

• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit.

• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV receiver, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the TV receiver is in a safe operating condition.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

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This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance

with §15.119 of the FCC rules.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

DOUBLE INSULATED - When servicing
use only identical replacement parts.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace­ment of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a used, caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . 1

List of Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1

Familiarizing Yourself with The TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2

Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2

Front Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2

Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3

Remote Control (Type 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4

Remote Control (Type 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5

Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . 1

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2

Connecting Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2

Cable without a Cable Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles

All Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles

some Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5

Connecting a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8

Chapter 3: Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . 1

Turning the TV On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1

Viewing the Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1

Viewing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1

Selecting a Menu Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2

Memorizing the Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3

Selecting the Video Signal-source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method). . . . . . . 3.4

Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) . . . . . . . . 3.5

Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6

Using the Channel Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6

Directly Accessing Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6

Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel. . 3.6

Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6

Using Mute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7

Customizing the Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8

Using Automatic Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9

Auto Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10

Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11

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Chapter 4: Special Feature s . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . 1

Customizing Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1

Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR. . . . 4.1

Setting Up Your Remote Control to

Operate Your Cable Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3

Fine Tuning Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4

Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5

Using the Surf Feature.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6

Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7

Setting the Sleep Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8

Viewing Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9

Using the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10

Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10

How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11

How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” . . . . 4.11

How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings:

G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13

How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel

(“Emergency Escape”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14

Chapter 5: Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . 1

Identifying Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1

A p p e n d i x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A . 1

Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.1

Using Your TV in Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.1

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List of Features

Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that
includes the following special features:

• Easy-to-use remote control

• Easy-to-use on-screen menu system

• Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off

• Adjustable picture setting that can be stored in the TV’s memory

• Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels

• A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems

• Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible

• Tri-lingual on-screen displays (English, Spanish, and French)

• A special sleep timer

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Familiarizing Yourself with The TV

F ront Panel Buttons

The buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen
menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.

Œ

M E N U

Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's fea­tures.

´

VOL – , +

Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also
used to select items on the on-screen menu.

ˇ

CH ▼ and CH ▲

Press to change channels. Also press to select
various items on the on-screen menu.

¨

Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the
TV.

ˆ STAND BY

Lights up when you turn the power off.

Ø

P O W E R

Press to turn the TV on and off.

F ront Panel Jacks

You can use the front panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occa­sionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment,
see pages 2.1 – 2.7.)

Œ

EARPHONE jack

Connect a set of external ear­phones to this jack for private
listening.

´

VIDEO and AUDIO
input jacks

Use this jacks to connect a
camcorder or a video game.

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Rear Panel Jacks

Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected
continuously, such as a VCR.

For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.7.

ΠVIDEO and AUDIO input jacks

Use these jacks to connect a VCR or other
video equipment.

´ VHF/UHF Antenna terminal

Use this terminal to connect an outdoor
antenna or cable system.

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Remote Control (Type 1)

You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the
remote, always point it directly at the TV.

ΠPOWER

P ress to turn the TV on and off.

´ TV/VIDEO

Press to watch TV picture and
a picture from a connected
component (VCR, LDP etc.).

ˇ Number buttons

Press to directly select chan­nels on the TV.

¨ +100

Press to directly select chan­nels over 100. For example, to
select channel 121, press
+100, then press 2 and 1.

ˆ CH ▲ and CH ▼ (Channel)

Press CH ▲ or CH ▼ to
change channels. Also use
with the on-screen menu sys­tem.

Ø DISPLAY

Press to see the time, channel,
etc., on-screen. Also press to
exit (quit) the menu system.

∏ SURF

Press when viewing a channel
to automatically return to that
channel after an amount of
time that you set.

˝ MENU

Press this button to see the
easy-to-use menu system.

Ô VOL – and VOL + (Volume)

Press VOL – to lower the vol­ume; press VOL + to raise the
volume. Also use with the
menu system.

 SLEEP

Press for the TV to automati­cally turn off after an amount
of time that you set.

Ò CH.SCAN (Channel Scan)

Press to have the TV automati­cally scan all of the channels it
has memorized.

Ú PRE-CH (Previous Channel)

Press to see the last channel
you were watching.

” P-STD

Press to adjust the TV picture
by selecting one of the special
factory settings or your own
custom setting.

’ MUTE

Press to mute (silence) the
volume.

For models:
TXM1367 / TXM1967

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Remote Control (Type 2)

You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always
point it directly at the TV.
You can also use your remote control to operate most VCR’s and cable boxes. See page 4.1 for details.

ΠPOWER

P ress to turn the TV on and off.

´ Number buttons

Press to directly select chan­nels on the TV.

ˇ SLEEP

Press for the TV to automati­cally turn off after an amount
of time that you set.

¨ ADD

Press to add channels or to
add features while working
with the on-screen menus.

✓The ADD button does not

work for this TV set. (Function
not used)

ˆ ERASE

P ress to erase channels or to
canel features while working with
the on-screen menus.

✓The ERASE button does not

work for this TV set. (Function
not used)

Ø +100

Press to directly select chan­nels over 100. For example, to
select channel 121, press
+100, then press 2and 1.

˝ MUTE

Press to mute (silence) the vol­ume.

Ô CH ▲ and CH ▼ (Channel)

Press CH ▲ or CH ▼ to
change channels. Also use
with the on-screen menu sys­tem.

 P-STD

Press to adjust the TV picture by
selecting one of the special facto­ry settings or your own custom
setting.

∏ REW(Rewind)

Press to rewind a tape in your
VCR.

” REC

Press to begin recording with
your VCR.

’ STOP

Press to stop a tape in your
VCR.

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Remote Control (Type 2)

Ò TV

Press to use your remote con­trol to operate your TV.

Ú VCR

Press to use your remote con­trol to operate your VCR.

Æ CABLE

Press to use your remote con­trol to operate a cable box.

ı SET

Use this button when you are
setting up your remote control
to operate your VCR or cable
box.

˜ DISPLAY

Press to see the time, channel,
etc., on-screen. Also press to
exit (quit) the menu system.

¯ PLAY

Press to play the tape in your
VCR.

˘ FF (Fast Forward)

Press to fast forward the tape
in your VCR.

¿ PAUSE

Press to pause your VCR’s
tape.

˛ TV/VIDEO

Press to switch between a TV

picture and a picture from a
connected component
(VCR,LDP etc.).

◊ VOL – and VOL + (Volume)

Press VOL – to lower the vol­ume; press VOL + to raise the
volume. Also use with the
menu system.

± MENU

Press this button to see the
easy-to-use menu system.

≠ PRE-CH (Previous Channel)

Press to see the last channel

you were watching.

¸ SKIP TIMER

Press when viewing a channel
to automatically return to that
channel after an amount of
time that you set.

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Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

If your antenna has a set of leads that

look like this, see “Antennas with

300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,” below.

If your antenna has one lead that looks
like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm
Round Leads,” on page 2.2.

If you have two antennas, see “Separate
VHF and UHF Antennas,” on page 2.2.

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads

If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has
300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below.

1

Place the wires from the
twin leads under the
screws on the 300-75 ohm
adaptor (not supplied).
Use a screwdriver to
tighten the screws.

2

Plug the adaptor into the
VHF/UHF terminal on the
bottom of the back panel.

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Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

1

Plug the antenna lead into
the VHF/UHF
terminal on the bottom of
the back panel.

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas

If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must
combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This
procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).

1

Connect both antenna
leads to the combiner.

2

Plug the combiner 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

Because this TV is cable-ready,

1

Plug the incoming cable
into the VHF/UHF antenna
terminal on back of the TV.

you do not need a cable box to view
unscrambled cable channels.

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