Samsung TX-S2740X User Manual
TX-S2740X
COLOR TELEVISION
Owner’s
Instructions
Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing
Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to
view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3
ratio format and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top
and bottom letterbox bars (wide screen pictures), should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television
viewing per week.
Wide screen format televisions (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to
view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide
screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature, and constantly moving.
Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on non-expanded standard
format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television
viewing per week.
Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game displays,
station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should be limited as described above for all
televisions.
picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To
avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not
stationary patterns or dark bars. On television models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to
view the different formats as a full screen picture.
Displaying any stationary images that exceed the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of
Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven CRT aging as a result
of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered by your Samsung limited
warranty.
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Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION
List of Features .................................................................................. 4
Accessories........................................................................................ 4
Viewing the Control Panel.................................................................. 5
Viewing the Connection Panel........................................................... 6
Remote Control.................................................................................. 7
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ......................................... 8
CONNECTIONS
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas................................................. 8
Connecting Cable TV......................................................................... 9
Connecting a VCR ............................................................................. 10
Connecting an S-VHS VCR ............................................................... 10
Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV ........................... 11
Connecting a Camcorder ................................................................... 11
Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box............................................. 12
Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater .................................... 12
CHANNEL CONTROL
Adding and Erasing Channels...................................................... 25
Labeling Channels ....................................................................... 25
LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)
Using the R.Surf Feature
.............................................................. 26
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TIME SETTING
Setting the Time............................................................................ 27
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Using the V-Chip........................................................................... 30
Viewing Closed Captions(On-Screen Text Messages) ................. 36
Selecting a Menu Language......................................................... 37
Setting the Blue Screen Mode...................................................... 37
Setting the On/Off Melody ............................................................ 38
Viewing the Demonstration........................................................... 38
OPERATION
Turning the TV On and Off................................................................. 13
Plug & Play Feature........................................................................... 13
Changing Channels ........................................................................... 14
Adjusting the Volume ......................................................................... 15
Viewing the Display............................................................................ 15
Viewing the Menus............................................................................. 15
Memorizing the Channels .................................................................. 16
To Select the Source .......................................................................... 17
To Edit the Input Source Name .......................................................... 17
PICTURE CONTROL
Using Automatic Picture Settings....................................................... 18
Customizing the Picture ..................................................................... 18
Adjusting the Color Tone .................................................................... 19
Changing the Screen Size ................................................................. 19
Digital Noise Reduction...................................................................... 20
DNIe Jr(Digital Natural Image engine Junior).................................... 20
Tilt....................................................................................................... 20
Viewing Picture-in-Picture.................................................................. 21
SOUND CONTROL
Using Automatic Sound Settings.................................................. 22
Customizing the Sound ................................................................ 23
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track............................. 23
Automatic Volume Control............................................................ 24
Turbo Sound................................................................................. 24
Pseudo Stereo.............................................................................. 24
APPENDIX
Identifying Problems .................................................................... 39
Specifications................................................................................ 39
Symbol Press Important Note One-Touch
Button
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General Information
List of Features
Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory.
Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off.
A special sleep timer.
V-Chip function.
Excellent Picture Quality
-
DNIe Jr technology provides life-like clear images.
Accessories
Please make sure the following items are included with your TV.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Remote Control
AAA Batteries
The following parts are sold separately and are available at most electronics stores.
S-VIDEO Cable Video CableAudio CableAntenna Cable Component Cable
Owner’s Instructions /
Safety Guide Manual
Warranty Cards / Registration Card
(Not available in all locations)
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Viewing the Control Panel
Buttons on the Lower
-Right Part of the Panel
The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu.
To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
1 SOURCE
Toggles between all the available input sources
(TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component).
In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would
use the
ENTER
button on the remote control.
2 MENU
Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s
features.
3
+ VOL –
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
In the on-screen menu, use the
+ VOL –
buttons as
you use the œœand √√buttons or ENTER ( ) button
on the remote control.
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4
CH
Press to change channels.
In the on-screen menu, use the
CH
button as
you would use the ……and ††button on the remote
control.
5 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
6
Power Indicator
Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights
up in stand-by mode.
7 POWER
Press to turn the TV on and off.
Viewing the Connection Panel
Rear
Panel Jacks
Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players.
For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 8-12.
1
AV IN 1, 2
Connect to the video output jacks of VCRs, DVD
players and similar devices.
2
AV
OUT
Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a recording
VCR.
3
COMPONENT IN (480i)
Connect to the Component audio and video outputs
of a DVD or DTV set-top box. 480i video signal input
is available.
4 ANT IN
Connect to an antenna(air) or cable TV system.
Side Panel Jacks
Use the left side panel jacks to connect a component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (See page 11)
1 S-VIDEO
Video inputs for external devices with an S-Video output.
2 AV IN 2
Video and audio inputs for external devices.
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Remote Control
You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote control, always point it directly at
the TV You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Set-Top Box.
1 POWER
Turns the TV on and off.
2 NUMERIC BUTTONS
Press to change the channel.
3 –
Use to select a channel over 100, For
example, for channel 122, press “-”,
then “2”, then “2”.
4 + VOL –
Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
5 MENU
Displays the main on-screen menu.
6 UP……/ DOWN††/ LEFTœœ/ RIGHT√√/
ENTER
Use to select on-screen menu items
and change menu values.
7 S.MODE
Press to select the sound mode.
8 P. MODE
Press to select the picture mode.
9 CAPTION
Controls the caption decoder.
0 MTS
Press to choose stereo, mono or
Separate Audio Program (SAP
broadcast).
! R.SURF
Press to automatically return to a
preferred channel after a user-preset
time delay.
@ TURBO
Press to select Turbo sound.
# SOURCE
Press to display all of the available
video sources.
$ INFO
Press to display information on the TV
screen.
% PRE-CH
Tunes to the previous channel.
^ CH
Press to change channels.
& EXIT
Press to exit the menu.
* MUTE
Press to temporarily cut off the sound.
( P.SIZE
Press to change the screen size.
) SLEEP
Press to select a preset time interval
for automatic shut off.
a PIP
Picture-in Picture ON/OFF.
b CH
Displays the available channels in
sequence. (These buttons change
channels in the PIP window only.)
c SWAP
Switches the main and sub (PIP)
picture.
➢ This is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points on the
Power, Channel and Volume buttons.
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure.
2. Install two AAA size batteries.
➢
Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
3.
Replace the cover.
➢
Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time
The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
(Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.)
➢
If the remote control doesn’t work, check the following:
1. Is the TV power on?
2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?
3. Are the batteries drained?
4. Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged?
5. Is there a special fluorescent light or neon sign nearby?
Connections
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300 ΩFlat Twin Leads”
below.
.
Ω
If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75
Round Leads”.
If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas”.
Antennas with 300 Ω Flat
Twin Leads
If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300 Ωtwin flat leads, follow the directions below.
1. Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a 300-75Ωadapter (not
supplied).
Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.
ANT IN
2. Plug the adaptor into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.
Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads
ANT IN
1. Plug the antenna lead into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.
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).
1. Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
UHF
VHF
2. Plug the combiner into the ANT IN terminal on the bottom of the back panel.
UHF
VHF
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Connecting Cable TV
To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.
Cable without a Cable Box
ANT IN
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels
ANT IN
ANT OUT
1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV.
➢
Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.
1. Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box.
➢
This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply, “OUT”.
ANT IN
2. Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT IN 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 Antenna Cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)
1. Find and disconnect the cable that is
ANT IN
Incoming
Incoming
Incoming
cable
Incoming
cable
Incoming
cable
Splitter
cable
cable
Splitter
Splitter
Splitter
Cable Box
Cable Box
Cable Box
Splitter
RF (A/B)
Switch
Cable Box
RF (A/B)
Switch
RF (A/B)
Switch
ANT IN
TV Rear
After you have 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.)
connected to the ANT IN terminal on your
cable box.
➢
This terminal might be labeled “ANT IN”,
“VHF IN” or simply, “IN”.
2. Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.
3. Connect an Antenna Cable between an
OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the
IN terminal on the cable box.
4. Connect an Antenna Cable between the
ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and
the B–IN terminal on the RF(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.
6. Connect the last Antenna Cable between
the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch
and the ANT IN terminal on the rear of the
TV.
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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 8-9). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
ANT IN
TV Rear Panel
VCR Rear Panel
5
2
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Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
➢
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
➢
Also, you can connect to “AV IN 2” on the side panel of TV.
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
4
Video Cable (Not supplied)
3
Antenna Cable (Not supplied)
1. Unplug the cable or
antenna from the back of
the TV.
2. Connect the cable or
antenna to the ANT IN
terminal on the back of the
VCR.
3. Connect an Antenna
Cable between the ANT
OUT terminal on the
VCR and the ANT IN
terminal on the TV.
4. Connect a Video Cable
between the VIDEO OUT
jack on the VCR and the
AV IN 1 or AV IN 2
[VIDEO] jack on the TV.
5. Connect Audio Cables
between the AUDIO
OUT jacks on the VCR
and the AV IN 1 or AV IN
2 [L-AUDIO-R] jacks on
the TV.
➢
If you have a “mono”
(non-stereo) VCR, use a
Y-connector (not
supplied) to hook up to
the right and left audio
input jacks of the TV. If
your VCR is stereo, you
must connect two
cables.
Connecting an S-VHS VCR
Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR.
(This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.)
TV Rear PanelTV Side Panel
VCR Rear Panel
3
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
S-Video Cable (Not supplied)
2
1
Antenna Cable (Not supplied)
An S-Video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.)
➢
Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
➢
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
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1. To begin, follow steps
1–3 in the previous
section to connect the
antenna or cable to your
VCR and your TV.
2. Connect an S-Video
Cable between the
S-VIDEO OUT jack on
the VCR and the AV IN 2
[S-VIDEO] jack on the
TV.
3. Connect Audio Cables
between the AUDIO
OUT jacks on the VCR
and the AV IN 2
[L AUDIO-R] jacks on
the TV.
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:
TV Rear Panel
VCR Rear Panel
3
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
2
Video Cable (Not supplied)
1
Antenna Cable (Not supplied)
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When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
1. To begin, follow steps
1–3 in the previous
section to connect the
antenna or cable to your
VCR and your TV.
2. Connect a video cable
between the AV OUT
[VIDEO] 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.
3. Connect a set of audio
cables between the AV
OUT [L-AUDIO-R] jacks
on the TV and the
AUDIO IN jacks on the
VCR. (The VCR input
jacks might be either on
the front or on back of
the VCR.)
Connecting a Camcorder
The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV.
They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR.
TV Side Panel
1
S-Video Cable (Not supplied)
or
Video Cable (Not supplied)
Camcorder
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Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
➢
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
1
2
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
1. Connect a Video Cable
(or S-Video Cable)
between the AV IN 2
[VIDEO] (or S-VIDEO)
jack on the TV and the
VIDEO (or S-VIDEO)
jack on the camcorder.
2. Connect Audio Cables
between the AV IN 2
[L-AUDIO-R] jacks on
the TV and the AUDIO
OUT jacks on the
camcorder.
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Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player/Set-Top Box to your TV.
DVD Player/Set-Top Box
2
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
Component Cable (Not supplied)
1
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Component video separates the video into Y (Luminance (brightness)), PB(Blue) and PR(Red) for
enhanced video quality. Be sure to match the component video and audio connections.
For example, if connecting the video cable to COMPONENT IN, connect the audio cable to AV IN 2
[L-Audio-R] also.
➢
Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
➢
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
TV Rear Panel
1. Connect a Component
Cable between the
COMPONENT IN (480i)
[Y, PB, PR] jacks on the
TV and the
COMPONENT Y, PB, PR
jacks on the DVD
Player/Set-Top Box.
2. Connect Audio Cables
between the AV IN 2
[L-AUDIO-R] jacks on
the TV and the AUDIO
OUT jacks on the DVD
Player/Set-Top Box.
Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater
TV Rear Panel
Amplifier/DVD Home Theater
Audio Cable (Not supplied)
➢
Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.
➢
When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
1. Connect Audio Cables
between the AV OUT
[L-AUDIO-R] on the TV
and AUDIO IN on the
Amplifier/DVD Home
Theater.
When an audio amplifier
is connected to the
“AUDIO OUT [L-AUDIOR]” terminals: Decrease
the gain (volume) of the
TV, and adjust the
volume level with the
Amplifier’s volume
control.
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