Samsung TXN2730F Owner’s Manual

l Warning ! Important

Safety Instructions

CAUTION

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 ti)r 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 mod!fica-

tions to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade (_fplug 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.

Sanlsnng Electronics Amenca, Inc. has detemlined that this product or product As an ENERGY STAR Partner. I

model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energ)_ ellicienc_

Thank You for Choosing Samsung

Thank you for choosing SamsungT 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 convement, dependable service and eNoyment for years to come

Important Safety Information

_To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other it\juries, keep these satety precautions in

mind _•hen installing, using, and maintaining _•our 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 ir\}ur?:

• Do not use the TV receiver where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility; such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, sv4mming pools, etc.

• Do not place the TV receiver on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV receiver may fall, causing ir\iury to

people and/or damage to the T'v_Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or

sold with the TV receiver

• Follow the manufacturer's instructions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accesso U 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 over-

turn.

• Provide ventilation for the TV receiver. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings with any olz}ect, 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, consuh your appliance dealer

or local power company:

• Use only a grounded or polarized octtlet. For your safety; this TV is equipped with a polarized ahernating-current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the

power outlet only one vva?: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.

• 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 octtlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system dur-

ing a lightning stoml or when left unattended and unused for long penods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightmng and powe>line surges.

• An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicimty of over*headpower 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 omside 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 resuh in fire or electric

shock.

• Do not insert foreign ol_jects through opemngs in the unit, as they nmy touch dangerous

voltages or cause danmge. 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

EXAMPLE OF

ANTENNA GROUNDING

some protection against voltage sut*gesand bmh-up static charges. Read infommtion with respect to proper grotm&ng of the nmst and supporting structure, groun&ng of the lead-in wire to an antenna

discharge unit, size of groun&ng conductors, location of

antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the groun&ng electrode.

• Do not attempt to sel%ce the TV receiver yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall octtlet and refer ser,_king to qualified servke personnel under the following conditions:

- When the powe>supply cord or plug is dan*aged

- If liquid has been spilled on the unit or if Ol#lectshave fallen into the TV

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

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

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

- When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct degradation in perfommnce

• If you nmke acljustments yourself, acljust only those controls that are covered by the operat-

ing instructions. Acljusting other controls nmy resuh in danmge and will often require exten- sive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV receiver to nommfi

• 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 onginal part. Unauthonzed substitutions nmy resuh in additional danmge to the unit.

• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV receiver, ask the ser,<ice technician to

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

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

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.

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

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groun&ng-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third groun&ng prong. The wide blade or the third prong are proqded for your safet}_If the proqded plug does not fit into your octtlet, consuh an electrician for replace-

ment of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord Iron* 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 ir\juU from tip-over.

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

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser,_icing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in aW wa> such as powe>supply cord or plug is dan*aged, liquid has been spilled or ol_jects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normall> or has been dropped.

--_ OUBLE INSULATED - When senTicmguse only identical replacement parts.

CONTENTS ]

Chapter 1: Your New TV ................. 8

List of Features ........................................... 8

Fam[lmrizmg Yl)urself with The TV ............................ 9

Front Pand Buttons ................................. 9

Side Panel Jacks. .................................. 10

Rear Pand Jacks .................................. 11

Remote Contrd ................................... 12

Chapter 2: Installation ................. 15

Cormectmg VHF and UHF Antcmlas .......................... 15

Cormectmg Cable TV ..................................... 16

Cormectmg a VCR ........................................ 18

(2mnectmg a DVD Player .................................. 21

Connecting a Camcorder ................................... 22

Installing Batteries m the Remote Contrd ...................... 23

Antcrmas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads ................ 15

Antcrmas with 7%ohm Round Leads .................. 16

Separate VHF and UHF Antermas ..................... 16

Cable without a Cable Box .......................... 16

Cormectmg to a Cable Box that I2escmmbles

All Chamlels ..................................... 17

Comlecting to a Cable Box that I2escmmbles

Some Channels ................................... 17

(2mnectmg an S-VHS VCR .......................... 20

Cormectmg a Second VCR 1{)Record from the TV......... 21

Chapter 3: Operation .................. 24

Turning the TV On and Off ................................. 24

Plug & Play Feature ....................................... 24

Viewing the Menus and On4creen Displays .................... 26

Viewing the Menus ................................ 26

Viewing the Display ............................... 26

Selecting a Menu Language ................................. 27

Memorizing the Channels .................................. 28

Selecting the Video Signal-source ..................... 28

Storing Channels m Memory (Autonmtic Method) ........ 29

Adding and Erasing Chamlels (Manual Method) .......... 30

Changing Charmels ....................................... 31

Using the (karmel Buttons .......................... 31

Directly Accessing Channels ......................... 31

Using the PRE-CH Button m select the Previous Channel... 31

A@tsting the M)lurne ..................................... 31

Using Mute ...................................... 31

Labeling the Chamlels ..................................... 32

Setting the Clock ......................................... 33

Customizing the Picture ................................... 34

Using Automatic Picture Settings ............................. 35

Customizing the Sound .................................... 36

Using Automatic Sound Settings ............................. 37

Setting The O_gOf[ Melody ................................. 38

Viewing a VCR or Can,corder Tape ........................... 39

CONTENTS ]

Chapter 4: Special Features ............. 40

Customizing Your Remote Control ........................... 40

Setting Up Ybur Remote Control to Operate Ybur

VCR or DVD ..................................... 40

Setting Up Ybur Remote Control to Operate Ybur Cable Box . . . 42

Fine Tuning Channels ..................................... 43

Changing the Screen Size .................................. 44

Digital Noise Reduction .................................... 45

Tilt ................................................... 46

Using the Surf Feature ..................................... 47

Setting the On/Off Tinier ................................... 48

Setting the Sleep Timer .................................... 49

Sound Features .......................................... 50

Choosing a Muhi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack ...... 50

Extra Sound Settings

(Turbo Sound, Surround or Auto _blume) .............. 51

Viewing Closed Captions ................................... 52

Using the _uCNp ........................................ 53

Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) ............. 53

How to Enable/Disable the _uChip .................... 54

How to Set up Restrictions Using the '%V guidelines _'. ..... 54

How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings:

G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X .......................... 56

How to Reset the TV after the _uChip

Blocks a Channel ('_Emergency Escapd') ................ 57

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ............. 58

Identifying Problems ...................................... 58

Appendix ............................ 59

Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV ........................... 59

Using Yl)ur TV in Another Countly ........................... 59

Specifications ........................................... 59

Your NEW TV

List of Features

"g2)ul_TV was designed with tile latest technology This TV is a high-i)erfi)rmance unit that

includes tile following special features:

• Easy-to-use remote control

• Easy-to-use Oil-screen [llenLt s vste[ll

• Automatic timer to tutti1 the TV on and off

• Ac[]ustable picture and sound settings that can be stored m the TVs memo 0

• Automatic channel tuning fi)r up to 181 channels

• A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems

• Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible

• Built-in, dual channel speakers

• A special sleep tinter

Your NEW TV

Familiarizing Yourself with The TV

Front Panel Buttons

The buttons on the h_ont panel control yore _ TV's basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use file more advanced features, you must use the remote control.

TXN2734F / TXN24341 = / TXN2034F TXN2036F

00 OOO0

TXN2730F / TXN2030F TXN2726

0 MENU

Pressto see an on-screen menu of yourTV'sfea-

tures,

O VOL-, +

Pressto increase or decrease the volume.

Also used to select items on the on-screen menu.

0 CH 1" and CH &

Pressto change channels. Also pressto select

various items on the on-screen menu,

O Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV,

0 STAND BY indicator

Lightsupwhenyouturnthe poweroff.

0 POWER

PresstoturntheTVon andoff.

Your NEW TV ]

Side Panel Jacks

Yl)ucan use the Side panel lacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occa- sk)nall_ such as a camcorder or v_deo game. (For reformation on connecting equipment, see pages 15-22.)

TXN2734F TXN2434F /

TXN2730F

TXN2036F

TXN2034F/ TXN2030F/TXN2726

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O AUDIO INPUTS

Audio signals from VCRs,DVD players and similar

devices.

O VIDEO INPUT

Videosignals from VCRs,DVDplayers and similar devices.

0 S-VIDEO INPUT (TXN2734F)

Connectto anS-VHSVCRor DVDplayer.

O 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 &ffcrent A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.)

For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 15-22.

VIDEO L - AUDIO -

MONOI

AUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR

OUTPUTS These audio-video signals are identical to A/V

signals being displayed onthe big screen. (Typically used as the input signals for a record- ing VCR.)

VIDEO INPUT

Video signals from VCRs,DVDplayers and similar devices.

AUDIO INPUTS

Audio signals from VCRs,DVDplayers and similar devices.

S-VIDEO INPUT

(TXN2734F / TXN2434F /

TXN2034F / TXN2036F / TXN2730F / TXN2726)

ConnecttoanS-VHSVCRorDVDplayer.

DVD VIDEO INPUT

Connect video from aDUD player. Note: Monitor Output doesn't operate in the DVD

mode,

VHF/UHF

Connecttoanantennaortoa cableTVsystem.

DVD AUDIO INPUTS (INPUT 2)

Use these jacks to connect the audio signals from a DVDplayer when using the EIVDvideo input jacks. When not using the DVDjacks, these audio jacks function as audio for Video 2or S-

VIDEO.

Your NEW TV ]

Remote Control

Yl)ucan use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TT_When using the remote, always point it directly at tile TT_

You ('an also use yo_Jrremote control to operate your VCR, DVD and cable box. See page 40 for details.

O POWER

TurnstheTVonandoff.

O S.MODE

Adjust theTV sound by selecting

oneof the preset fa ctory settings (orselect your personal, cus-

tomized sound settings).

O P.MODE

Adjust theTV picture by selecting

oneof the preset factory settings (orselect your personal, cus-

tomized picture settings).

O Number buttons

Pressto select channels directly onthe TV.

+100

Pressto select channels over 100. For example, to select

channel 121,press "+100," then press "2" and "1."

O VOL -, VOL -I-

Pressto increase or decrease the

volume.

O MUTE

Pressto temporarily cut off

the sound.

O SLEEP

Pressto select a preset time inter-

val for automatic shutoff.

O MENU

Displays the main on-screen

menu.

O P.SIZE

Pressto change the screen size.

Your choices are Normal, Zoom.

_) R.SURF

Pressthe R.SURFbutton to auto- matically return to a preferred

channel after a user-preset time delay.

MODE

Selects a target device to be con-

trolled bythe Samsung remote

control (i.e., TV,Set TopBox, VCR, Cable box,or DVD).

PRE-CH

Tunesto thepreviouschannel.

TV/VIDEO

Pressto displayallofthe available

videosources(i.e.,Antenna/Cable, VCR).

OH A and OH v

(Channel Up/Down)

PressCHA or CHV tochange channels.

INFO

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

EXIT

Pressthe menutoexit.

Up,Down,Left,

Right (A,V,<I,I_)/ ENTER

Pressto select highlight up, down, left, or right. While using the on- screen menus, press ENTERto activate (or change) a particular

item.

TURBO

Pressto turn the TURBOsound On or Off.

MTS (Multichannel

Television Stereo)

Pressto choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP

broadcast).

TXN2734F / TXN2036F / TXN2726

Your NEw TV ]

Remote Control

1_) VCR Controls

REW (Rewind)

Press to rewind a tape in your VCR,

STOP

Pressthis button to stop atape during play, record, rewind or

fast forward. If the button is

pressed during Full-Automatic play,the function will becan- celled,

PLAY/PAUSE Pressthe PLAY/PAUSEbutton to play back prerecorded tapes or

pausethe tape.

Press tofast forward the tape in your VCR.

I_ SET

Usethis button when you are set-

ting up your remote control to operate your SetTop Box,VCR,

Cable box,or OVO.

!_) RESET

If your remote control is not func-

tioning properl%take out the bat- teries and press the reset button

for about 2-3 seconds. Re-insert the batteries andtry usingthe

remote control again,

VOL : CP{

TXN2734F / TXN2036F / TXN2726

Your NEW TV [

Remote Control

POWER

TurnstheTVonandoff.

Number buttons

Pressto select channels directly onthe TV.

+100

Pressto select channels over 100. For example, to select

channel 121,press "+100," then press "2" and "1."

MUTE

Pressto temporarily cut off

the sound.

VOL -, VOL -I-

Press increase or decrease the

volume.

SLEEP

Pressto select a preset time inter-

val for automatic shutoff.

Displays the main on-screen menu.

MTS (Multichannel

Television Stereo)

Pressto choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP

broadcast).

POWER

PRE-CH

Tunesto thepreviouschannel.

TV/VIDEO

Pressto display all of the available video sources (i.e.,

Antenna/cable, VCR).

OH A and OH v

(Channel Up/Down)

PressCHA orCHV tochange channels.

INFO Pressto see thetime, channel,

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

EXIT Pressthe menutoexit.

Up,Down,Left, Right (A,_',<I,I_)/

ENTER

Pressto select highlight up, down, left, or right. While using the on- screen menus, press ENTERto activate (or change) a particular

item.

R-SURF Pressthe SURFbutton to automati-

cally return to a preferred channel after a user-preset time delay.

TXN2730F / TXN2434F /

TXN2034F / TXN2030F

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" beh)w_

If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see "Antennas with 7%ohm

Round Leads" on page 16.

If you have two antennas, see "Separate VHF and UHF Antennas" on page 16.

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads

If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or 'h*abbit ears") that has 300-ohm twin fiat leads, follow the directions below<

Place the wires from the

twin leads under the screws o_ me 300-75of --

aeaptor (not supplied] Use a screwdriver m

dgh[en the screws.

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Plug the adaptor into the

VHF/UHFterminal an the

bot_i_ i! ih e bac! iane,!

I INSTALLATION I

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

Plugthe antenna lead into

the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of

the back pane!.

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 T'v_This procedure requires an optional combine>adaptor (available at most electronics shops).

Connect both antenna

leads to the combiner.

Plug the combine

VHF/UHFterminal oathe

bottom ofthe rear panel

Connecting Cable TV

To connect to a cable T'v s}stem, follow the instructions below.

Cable without a Cable Box

plug the incoming cable

into the VHF!UHFantenna

terminal on back ofthe TV,

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Because this TV is cable-read?;

you do not need a cable box to view

unscrambled cable channels.

I INSTALLATION I

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Findthe cable that is con-

nected to the ANTENNA

OUTterminal

cable box.

Connectthe other endof this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the

back ofthe TV.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels

If your cable box descrambles only some channels (_uch as premium channels), tollow the instructions below. Youwill need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and tour lengths of

coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electromcs stores.)

_I This terminal might be labeled 'ANT OUT,"VHFOUT orsimpl};

"OUT".

Findand disconnec[ me cable that is connectea m

the ANTENNA IN [erminal on your cab,e

box.

Connec[th_s cable to a

two-way splitter,

ncoming

Cable

Splitter

This terminal might be labeled

'ANT IN, "VHF IN" or simpl}_ "IN".

Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUTte,-

minal on the splitter ann Incoming the INterminal onthe Splitter

cab e box. CableBox

Cable _

INSTALLATION

Connect a coaxial cane between the ANTENNA

OUT terminal on the cable Incoming box and the B_IN terminal Cable Splitter _ ""_ RF (A/B) on the A/B switch, Cable Box Switch

Connect another cable

between the other OUT

terminal on the splitter

andthe AqN terminal on

the RF(A/B) switch,

Incoming

Cable

Splitter

Cable Box

RF (A/B)

Switch

Connectthe last coaxial qlr

75Q

terminal on the RF(A/B)

cable between the 0UT ] switch andthe VHF/UHF Cable Splitter RF (A/B) TV Rear

terminal on the rear of the Cable Box Switch

Incoming

TV,

After you've made tills connection, set the A/B switch to the "A" position for nomlal view- rag. 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 boxes output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)

Connecting a VCR

These instructions assume that you have already connected vour TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 15-17). Sidp step 1 if you have not yet

connected to an antenna or a cable system.

Unplugthecableor antennafromthebackof

Connectthe cable or _ "_

VCR Rear Panel

antenna to the _ _@ _NTNNA_ VI_)_U_

ANTENNA INtermina! On Cablenr9 [O (_(_ ®

the back of the VCR, Antenna

Incoming OOT

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