Samsung TXM 3298HF, TXM 3296HF, TXM 3297HF, TXM 2798HF, TXM 2797HF User Manual

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Samsung Electronics America inc.

105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660

SERVICE DIVISION

TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

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TXM3297HF / TXM3097WHF

TXM2797HF / TXM2796HF TXM3296HF / TXM3298HF

TXM3098WHF / TXM2798HF

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Owner’s Instructions

Warning! Important

Safety Instructions

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

As an ENERGY ST AR Partner , Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY ST AR guidelines for energy efficiency.

AFETY

Thank You for Choosing Samsung

Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come.

Important Safety Information

Always be careful when using your TV receiver. 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 your TV.

• Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

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

• Follow all operating and use 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 can increase the 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 on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table where it can fall. A falling TV can cause serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move the TV and cart with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces can make the unit and cart unsteady and likely 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 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 from the unit.

• Unplug the TV 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.

• Avoid overhead power lines. 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. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal.

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

shock.

• Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous

voltage points or damage parts. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV.

• Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or

cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information about 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 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 unit

- if the TV has been exposed to rain or water

- if the TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions

- if the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

- when the TV exhibits a distinct change in performance

• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat-

ing instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV 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, ask the service technician to

perform safety checks to determine that the TV is in a safe operating condition.

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

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

AFETY

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

instructions.

8) Do not 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.

DOUBLE INSULATED - When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

CONTENTS

ONTENTS

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3

Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4

Connecting an S-VHS VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6

Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV . . . . . . . 2.7

Connecting a DVD Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7

Connecting a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9

Chapter 3: Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1

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

Plug & Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3

Viewing the Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3

Viewing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3

Selecting a Menu Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4

Memorizing the Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5

Selecting the Video Signal-source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method). . . . . . . 3.6

Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) . . . . . . . . 3.7

Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8

Using the Channel Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8

Directly Accessing Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8

Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel. . 3.8

Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8

Using Mute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8

Labeling the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10

Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10

Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to

Automatically Set the TV Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11

Customizing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13

Using Automatic Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14

Customizing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15

Using Automatic Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16

Setting The On/Off Melody. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.17

Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.18

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Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

Digital Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5

Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6

Using the R.Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.7

Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8

Setting the Sleep Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9

Sound Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack. . . . . 4.10

Extra sound settings

(Turbo Sound, Surround, or Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11

Viewing Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12

Viewing Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13

Activation Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13

Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP . . . . . . . . . 4.13

Changing the Size of the PIP Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13

Changing the Location (Rotating) the PIP Window . . . . . . 4.14

Swapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main image . 4.14

Changing the PIP Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14

Using the V-Chip (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15

Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15

How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16

How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” . . . . 4.16

How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings:

G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18

How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks

a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1

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

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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:

• 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 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

• A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening

• Built-in, dual channel speakers

• A special sleep timer

• Headphone jack for private listening

• 16:9 letter box format available depending upon source

• Picture in Picture

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YOUR NEW TV

CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV 1.2

Familiarizing Yourself with The TV

Front Panel Buttons

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

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TV/VIDEO (TXM3298HF/TXM3098WHF/ TXM2798HF)

Press to change between viewing TV programs and signals from other components.

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 onmscreen menu.

CH ▼ and CH ▲

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

POWER & TIMER indicator

Lights up when you turn the power off.

POWER

Press to turn the TV on and off.

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• TXM3097WHF

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• TXM2796HF

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• TXM3298HF

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Front 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 – 2.8.)

AUDIO INPUT jacks

Used to connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game.

VIDEO INPUT jack

Used to connect a video signal from a camcorder or video game.

SUPER VIDEO INPUT jack

S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or DVD player.

HEADPHONE jack

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

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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 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 2.1 – 2.8.

AUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT jacks

Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a recording VCR. Note: The Monitor Out does not operate in Component 1 or 2 modes.

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VIDEO INPUT jack

Video and Audio signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. Note: The common jack of component 1 and AV2, component 2 and AV3 input jacks are exclusive relation with each other.

COMPONENT 1 INPUT jacks (480i/480p/1080i)

Connect to the audio and component output jacks of a DVD player or Set-Top Box. Note: Only black and white signals are output from a monitor in DVD/DTV mode.

COMPONENT 2 INPUT jacks (480i/480p/1080i)

Connect to the audio and component output jacks of a DVD player or Set-Top Box. Note: Only black and white signals are output from a monitor in DVD/DTV mode.

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VHF/UHF

Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system.

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SUB-WOOFER SPEAKER OUT

(TXM3298HF/TXM3098WHF /

TXM2798HF)

Connect to the Sub-woofer speaker jack (built in Sub-woofer cable).

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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 VCR and cable box. See page 4.1 for details.

POWER

Turns the TV on and off.

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.”

DISPLAY

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

P.SIZE

Press to change the screen size. Your choices are Normal screen, Zoom screen or Wide screen.

RESET

If your remote control is not functioning properly, take out the batteries and press the reset button for about 2~3 seconds. Re-insert the batteries and try using the remote control again.

MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo)

Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast).

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ADD/ERASE

Press to add or erase channels in the TV’s memory.

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TV/COMPONENT

Press to switch the TV or COMPONENT mode.

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CH▲ and CH▼ (Channel Up/Down)

Press CH▲ or CH▼to change channels. (Also used to highlight selections on the on-screen menus.)

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

MODE

Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (i.e., TV, VCR, Cable box, or DVD).

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SET

Use this button when you are setting up your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, or DVD).

P.MODE

Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings).

S.MODE

Adjust the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized sound settings).

PRE-CH

Tunes to the previous channel.

R.SURF

Press the R.SURF button to automatically return to a preferred channel after a user-preset time delay.

TV/VIDEO

Press to display all of the available video sources (i.e., Antenna/cable, VCR).

VOL -, VOL +

Press to increase or decrease the volume. (Also used to make selections on the on-screen menus.)

Displays the main on-screen menu.

STILL(Main)

Press to stop the action during a particular scene. Press again to resume normal video.

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TXM2797HF / TXM2796HF

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YOUR NEW TV

Remote Control

VCR Controls

REW (Rewind)

Press to rewind a tape in your VCR.

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 cancelled.

PLAY

Press the PLAY button to play back prerecorded tapes.

F. F

Press to fast forward the tape in your VCR.

PIP Controls

PIP

Press this button to control the PIP window.

SOURCE

Press to select one of the available signal sources for the PIP window.

SWAP

Exchanges the video signal that is currently displayed on the main screen with the signal in the PIP window.

Displays the available channels in sequence. (These buttons change channels in the PIP window only).

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Remote Control

Power

Turns the TV on and off.

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.”

TV/Component

Press to switch the TV or COMPONENT mode.

CH▲ and CH▼ (Channel Up/Down)

Press CH▲ or CH▼to change channels. (Also used to highlight selections on the on-screen menus.)

VOL -, VOL +

Press to increase or decrease the volume. (Also used to make selections on the on-screen menus.)

Mute

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

EQ.

Press to select Equalizer menu directly.

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P.size

Press to change the screen size. Your choices are Normal screen, Zoom screen or Wide screen.

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P.Mode

Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings).

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S.Mode

Adjust the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized sound settings).

MODE

Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (i.e., TV, 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).

Displays the main on-screen menu.

Still(Main)

Press to stop the action during a particular scene. Press again to resume normal video.

PIP

Press this button to control the PIP window.

Turbo

Turbo sound emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound.

MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo)

Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast).

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Remote Control

Reset

If your remote control is not functioning properly, take out the batteries and press the reset button for about 2~3 seconds. Re-insert the batteries and try using the remote control again.

Display

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

Sleep

Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff.

VCR Controls

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 cancelled.

REW (Rewind)

Press to rewind a tape in your VCR.

Play/Pause

Press the Play/Pausebutton to play back prerecorded tapes or pause the tape.

Press to fast forward the tape in your VCR.

Set

Use this button when you are setting up your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, or DVD).

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R.surf

Press the R.SURF button to automatically return to a preferred channel after a user-preset time delay.

Add/Erase

Press to add or erase channels in the TV’s memory.

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PIP Controls

Source

Press to select one of the available signal sources for the PIP window.

Still

Press to stop the action during a particular scene. Press again to resume normal video.

Locate

Press to move the PIP window to any of the four corners of the TV screen.

wap

Exchanges the video signal that is currently displayed on the main screen with the signal in the PIP window.

Size

Press to make the PIP window small, large, double screen or stock ticker window.

Displays the available channels in sequence. (These buttons change channels in the PIP window only).

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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.

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

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

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Connecting Cable TV

To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.

Cable without a Cable Box

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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.

Plug the combiner into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the rear panel.

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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 leads to the combiner.

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

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

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This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT,” “VHF OUT,” or simply, “OUT.”

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This terminal might be labeled

“ANT IN,” “VHF IN,” or simply, “IN.”

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box.

Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels

If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)

Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box.

Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

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Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch.

Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV.

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After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B,” you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)

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Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV.

Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTjacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks(AV1~AV3) on the TV.

Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack(AV1~AV3) on the TV.

Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR tape.

A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store).

If you have a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, use the Y-connector (not supplied) to hook up to the left and right audio input jacks of the TV. If your VCR is stereo, you must connect two cables.

Connecting a VCR

These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 2.1-2.3). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.

Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV.

Connect the cable or antenna to the ANTENNA INterminal on the back of the VCR.

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INSTALLATION

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 store.)

Make sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number “1.”

Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO INPUT 1 jacks on the TV.

To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV.

Connecting an S-VHS VCR

Your 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.)

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Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player's owner's manual.

INSTALLATION

Connecting a DVD Player (480i/480p)

The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.

Connect a set of audio cables between the AV-2 INPUT(VCR) or AV-3 INPUT(VCR) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.

Connect a video cable between the COMPONENT 1 INPUT (Y/V, PB, PR) or COMPONENT 2 INPUT (Y/V, PB, PR)jacks on the TV and the DVDOUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the DVD player.

Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV

Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows:

Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUTjacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR.

Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.

Refer to your VCR’s instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection.

(The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR.)

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INSTALLATION

Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box (480p/1080i)

Connect the Y, PB, and PRvideo 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. (The connections for a typical set-top box are shown below.)

Connect a set of audio cables between the AV-3 INPUT(VCR) or AV-2 INPUT(VCR) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set Top Box.

Connect a video cable between the COMPONENT 2 INPUT (Y/V, PB, PR) or COMPONENT 1 INPUT (Y/V, PB, PR)jacks on the TV and the VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the Set Top Box.

Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the Set Top Box and the antenna terminal on the TV.

Note: For an explanation of Set top box, see your Set top box owner's manual.

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