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As an ENERGY STAR Parmer, Samsung Eleclronics America, Inc. has delennincd Ihat fl_is pr_xluct or pRxlucl m_xM meels file ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy effick,nc)_...
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Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! _-\_urnew Samsung TV represents die latest in television technologp We designed it with easy-to<tse on-screen menus and closed captioning capabili- ties, making it one of tile best ploducts in its class We are proud to offer you a Doduct that...
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• Protect the power cord Power supply cords should he routed so that they v,on't be _aalkecl on or pic_clled by obiects placed on or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, comenience receptacles, arid the point whele they exit from the unit •...
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Be careful m the selection and duration of television formats used fol viewing Uneven CRT aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-m images, is not covered by your Samsung limited warrant),...
YOURNEW TV List of Features TV was designed with the htest tecbnolog_ This TV ix a high per_rmance unit that includes the tollowing special _atures: Full Flat Scle_'n Easy to us_' remow control Easy to use system scrf_ell I_21C'IlH Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off Adjustable, picture"...
YouP. NEw' TV Familiarizing Yourself with Front Panel Buttons The buttons on d_c fRmt pand contR}l your TVg basic features, hwludmg the on scR*en use _l_e more advanced features, must use the remote control mellU VOLI • TXN277IHF • TXNo27IHF •...
YOUR NEw • TXN323_HF %_i iJHiii;;i ¸ ZI_i_; • TV/VIDEO V andCH Press to cMnge betweenviewingTVpr0glams Plessto changechannels. A lsopressto high- andsignalsfromothercomponents. light valious items oil tile o{I-sol ee{1 m e{I tl. MENU i_ STANDBY indicator Lightsupwhen youturn the powel off. Press to see an oI1-screell meI1u...
YOUR Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/M component that will he connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two diff¢-rent A/V components (ie, a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc)
O MODE Turnstile TVon andoff. Selects a talget device to be coil- trolled by tbe Samsung remote S.MODE control (i.e., TV, Set Top Box, VCR, Adiust tile TV sound by selecting Cable box, or DVD). one of tile preset facto H settings...
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YOUR Remote Control 1_ TV/Component STILL (Main picture) Press to swkch tile TV,COMP0- Pless to stop tile action during a NENT1,2, or DiGiTAL mode. palticulal sceile. P_essagain to lesume nolma[ video, Note: The DIGITALmode does Note: The still function doesn't work in TXN2798DF/ opelate hi Cornpoi_ei_t1, 2 mode.
INSTALLATION Connecting Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see 'Antennas with 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads," beloxx If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see 'Antenrms with 75 ohm Round Leads," on page 15 If you have two antemlas, see ¢%eparate VHF and UHF Antennas,"...
INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Separate 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\< This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable that Descrambles All Channels ",,11 ]his hlmmal might b_ labd_d "ANT OUT," %q[F OU] ," or simpl} ¸¸, "OUT" Findtbe cable tbat is con- nected to tbe ANTENNA OUTterminal on y0m tbis cable D the VHF/U aRtenna terminal on the back of the TV.
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INSTALLATION Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT tm minal on the cable Incomin_ box andtbe B IN terminal Cable onthe A/B switch. Spl t tor RF/A/B) Cable Box Swtch Connect anotber cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter incoming andthe A IN tmminal...
INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instruction,s assume that you have alread) connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV s)stem (according to tile instructions on [)ages 14- 16) Ski[) step 1 if you haxe not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
INSTALLATION Connecting an S-VHS 1\mr TV can be connected to an 5Wideo signal from an 5-\ZH5 VCR (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) TVRearPanel To begin, followsteps ::::::::::::g_ l_ _ i_" '_:" / 1_3in the il=evious S_), ®e e...
INSTALLATION Connecting a Second Record from 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 ;is follows: vc_ i_pul Panel Tv_earPanel cables between the Connect a set of audio ,._, _ AUDIO OUTjacks onthe...
INSTALLATION Connecting a Digital Set-Top (480p/1080i) Connecting to Y.Pb,Pr Connect the Y, Ps, and PRvideo outputs of the set-top box to t}_eircorresponding inputs on the T%1Next, connect the Left and Right audio from the set-top box to the conesponding and R terminals on the TV (The connections fol a typical set-top box are shown ]_elow.) •...
INSTALLATION Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) (TXN3298HF/TXN3098WHF/TXN2798HF) B?, inputting a high bandwidth Digital Content Protection high definition picture source to the DIGITAL INPUT jack on the T\¢ high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form (This DIGITAL INPUT jack is for use m the future when High-bandwidth Digital Content...
INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV They allow you to xiex_ the camcolder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see %qewing an Extelnal Signal Source" on page 41). Locate tbe A!V output jacks ell tbe camcOlder.
INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control II!etely. Slidethe ¢ovei out ¢om- Mak_ stm to match 11_ <%" and -i', ends of d_e bal[eties wi[h [he dia_tal_l COll_paltlllent ill_i_]e ba[teiies. Installtw0AAAsize _91 P.emove the bat[cries and stoic them in a cool, &y place if you won'[ Replace tl!e covei.
OPERATION Turning P_e_sthe POWERhuron on the lem0te c0ntloL _bll can also use the p()_EI_ but[on on the fiont panel¸ Plug & Play Feature Vghe _ le TV s n a y )ower_'d On xe basic customer settings proc_:ed automatically and subsec[uently: Setting the language, Video signal source, Ant input check, Auto pro- gram, and Clod{.
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OPERATION Make sule that the A_top=og=_ anteM%a is conn_oted the TV. And then pless the 41ol _ button to activate _Auto Proglam" Ol pless the MENU button t? skip. (refel to "Auto ploglamTTpn page 3Q.) Pless the ENTERbutton to czock 12:0o_ movetothe houl Ol on T_...
OPERATION Viewing Menus On-Screen Displays Viewing Menus Thg OI]-SLTCCl3 di_appcaF I11_1111_ picture lh_ s(Ieen ariel lhiIly s_ conds With tile power on, i}less MENU button custom • Color tone cool2 • Tile main menu appems oil the screen, its left sid_ has five icons: Pictm% Sound, Channel, lime and Setup.
OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language Setup _tess the MENU Du_on to _V/VIDEO • JlSi)laV me raenL plug & Play • Language 4 _nglish • Captlon • )tess tile • huron to _lody • _elect "Setui) .inen DIeSS V-chlp the ENTER huron _E_te_ _ Exit Setup...
OPERATION Memorizing Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available c _a me s for boa '_of a r" (an en m) and cable channels After the available channels are memorized, use the CH /'- CH V buttons to scan through the channels...
OPERATION Changing Channels Using Channel Buttons PIPsSthe CH/x m CH v buttonto change channels. _henyouplessCH oiCH th_ 1\ chang_schann_lsms_qtlenc_ _m;_ills_ allthe channels that the IV has menlorized (1he 1V m_lst have memorized at least three channels¸) I1ot thai elaf, ed el ¸ 11ol xl_)_l Will Bee challileIs wele...
OPERATION Labeling Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (ie, _:CBS", _ :ESPN", _PBS2", CNN 12 etc) A label consists of four fields, xxher/each field is a letter, a num- ber, _*", or a blank When tile INFO button is pressed, tile channel label x<illappear next to tile channel number.
OPERATION Setting Clock Setting the clock is necessary m order to use the vartov[s timer features of the T\,5 Also, you can check the time while watching the TV Oust pless the INFO button) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually Press the MENU butt0nt0 ==:=-_ clock...
OPERATION Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock Time Plessthe • button to select 'Auto Clock Set" On _i..Time --;--am menu, then }leSS th_ ENTER button. A_t° Clock • # Move _ Enter @ _turn Avto Clock Set Plessthe •...
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OPERATION Auto Clock Set PRess tile • button to select ' _me Zone". While '_me Zone" iS 4101 I_ to changethe me zo°o Sequence:ATL. EAST #Move _) Adjust @R_tur_ BEN.. MTN.. PAC., ALAS,, HAW.. Auto Clock 3messthe • button to Auto Clock •...
OPERATION Customizing Picture You can use the on screen menus to change Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint and according to personal prefelence. (Ahelnatively, you can use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) Note: The DNIe [unction appeais Pictur_ in TXN2798HF/TXN 3098\\_IF/ Plessthe...
OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture seumgs ("Dynamic", %tanda_d" and 'Movie" ) that are pleset at the factor3: _bu can activate either Standard, Mild or Dynamic by pressing the EMODE button (or by making a selection flom the menu) Or, you can select "Custom"...
OPERATION Customizing Sound The sound settings can be acliusled to suit your personal perferences (Alternatively, you can use one of the 'automatic" settings See next page) -.11 Note: The BBE [unction appears soood inTXN 27OSHF/TXN 3098\VHF/ Plessthe MENU button to Mod_ _ stan_rd •...
OPERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has {our automatic sound settings (€:Standard," €:Music,"Movie," and 'Speech") that are pleset at the tactor): You can activate eithel 5tandald, Music, Movie ol Speech by pressing the SMODE breton (or ]_ymaking a selection {tom the menu) Or, you can select 'Custom,"...
OPERATION Viewing External Signal Source _\_u must sPlect the appropriate mode m order to view the extvlnal signal on the T\_ Quick way to access the exteinal signal souice: Jusl press the Setup 'T\/VIDI O" button on the remole P/ess the MENU buuon _o TVIVIDEO •...
_V(II_." (or DVI)) mode¸ Onyour Samsung remotecontrol,I)leSS theSETbutton Make sule ?ou ent_I 3 digits of the code. even it the first digit is a _0" Enter 3 digits ofthe VCR(m DVD) code listed on the next...
Pi_ss the "MODE" button to switch remote control to the <_Cable" mode¸ Onyou_ Samsung remote oontro!, piess tl)e SET button. Make stm }oil ent_i 3 digits of the code, even if the first digit is a <<0" (If Enter 3 digits ofthe cable box code listed below foi youl...
SPECIAL FEATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optional reception Channel Select the applopliate cbannel, _ine tla_e ¢a_ MENU to display Pless the menu. ?msstbe_ buttsnto _P Enter _ E_it select the 'Charmer', tben Dessth e ENTER button-...
SPECIAL FEATURES (Low Noise Amplifier) (TXN2798HF] TXN3098WHF/TXN3298HF) If the TV is operating in a x<eak s g lal area, sometimes ilae LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplilfer boosts tile lcom _g s gnaD Chann_l Select the appropdate cl]annel"...
SpEC1AL FEATURES 1ilt Due to the Earths zuagn_tic field there" may be sam_- mi_or image tih depet_dmg on th{" TV'_lo{ation. When this o{culs, _ollow th(" stq_s bdow. _icture 1 (2 Pressthe MENU button 1_ diSl}laythB mB_u, the_ p_e_the ENTERbu on. v*MOW _a g_ter IT',"...
SPECIAL FEATURES DNle (Digital Natural Image engine)_ TXN2798H F/TXN3098WH F/TXN3298H Samsung_ New Technology enables an improved image with detail, contrast and white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. Picture Plessthe MENU button to display tile menu, then • C0012 • I}lesstheENTER button. # _:ove _q_ _nter IXl] E xit...
_PECIAL FEATURE5 Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signa| received by your TV ls weak, you can actixate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen Picture Pressthe MENU button to Mode Dynamic •...
SPECIAL FEATURES Changing Screen Size TXN307 F/TXN3098WH F/TXN3075WH F/TXN2670WHF Pressthe P, S IZE buttonto changelne screel • Wide: Sets the pier,uP to 16:9 v, ide mode • Panoranla: Use this tootle [or [ne "_loe aspect ratio o] a panolalnt_ plCtLtre. •...
_PECIAL FEATURE5 Changing Color Tone Picture Plessthe MENU bu_onto Moee Dy_= • disi}lay the menu, tben custom • Color tone CQOI2 • press the ENTERbuttc,n. Six, .or_l • o. • Tilt Picture Plessthe _ Ol II* button Mode Pyritic • to select "Nolmal", !'Wmm 1%'Cool 12 Waml 2"el _Co_12"...
SPECIAL FEATURES Using R.Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time For example, you may he watching a channel when commercials start You can set the RSurf to _5 minutes", then switch channels Afro1 minutes, the TV will...
_PECIAL FEATURE5 Setting On/Off Timer _=1 [h f_te using the tim_I, you must T£_e se[ the TV's clock¸ (See "Selting the Pressthe MENU button tc Clock" on page 34) dis!!lay tl!e menu. \_,hen any of the time_s ale set, the Pressthe •...
SPECIAL FEATURES Absent Power When you set the timm ' On", yore I _'V Time tdevis_n will eventually be turned To set tbe Offtime, press clook o9:_o= if yo_ do not operate tbe • button to select controls during the 3 hours after the _'Offtime.'_ OffTime...
_PECIAL FEATURES Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono, or a Separate Audio Program (SAP audio is usually a foreign language translation Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather) "41 Quick wa} to a(cess the M] S:...
SPECIAL FEATURES Extra sound settings (Turbo Sound. Surround, Auto Volume, Melody, Woofer) The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences • Auto Volmne Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed 'Auto volume"...
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SPECIAL FEATURES • Surround Your _,zcan cleate tilat the sound seems to come SaFns/tng a %urround" effect SLtCil from all directions Once the "Sunound" is set to 'On", the setting applies to sound effects such as Standard, Music, Movie and Speech •...
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_qPECIAL FEATURES • Melody _bu can hear dear a melody sound when the TV is powered on o1 Off Setup _tess the MENU but[on t_ algDlal irle menu. atesstheVbuRonto selectthe"SetuB'.then Melody • V-chip • i_ressthe ENTER buRon _nter _ Exit...
_PECIAL FEATURES Viewing Closed Captions "b_urTV decodes ac,d displays the closed ca )tions that are broadcast with certain TV shows T_esecap ol]saretsLa vsL9 es ol _e ]ealing nlparec olegn angtage rals- latioc,s All VCRs lecord d_e closed caption sigc,al<i_rom television programs, so home-lecord- ed video ta >es also >roxide closed captions Most >re-recorded commercial video ta )es )ro- xide closed captions as well Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule ac,d oc, the tape's packaging: []_].
SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Picture-in-Picture (TXN2798HF/TXN3098WHF/TXN3298HF) You can use the PIP tvature to simultaneously to watch two video sources Note:The PiP feature does not work with D\_D signals and S Video mode Wl_en PiP is selected in the Zoom mode, the Mode is automatically converted into the Normal mode Activating Picture-in-Picture...
SPECIAL FEATURES Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) Picture hess the MENU button t_ MO4_ • Dyna_e • 81Splay IRe menu 2olo1" t_ne Cooi2 • )less the ENTERbutter Dig&_al Tilt #Move C Entez [3Exit Plessthe • button to ;elect PIP.then )lessme TV/VIDEO _ ENTER DU_On...
SPECIAL FEATURES Changing Size of the PIP Window Quick 1o access th_ PIP size: J_lst press [he SIZE b_l[[on on the remote L!Ol][i ol display tile menu, then PRss the 5IZI button _epeated]y to cycle press the ENTERbL thlough this sequence: double sclven windox_ large windox_ small window and stock tickel winclo_<...
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_PECIAL FEATURES Swapping Contents of the PiP image Main image -_1 Quick w:ty to access th_ S\kTkP: Picture Jt_st pi*ss the S\_\P button P/ess the MENU button [_ 81splay me menu,then _elel" t_ne Cooi2 • )less the ENTER butter Tilt #Move C Entez [3Exit...
SPECIAL FEATURES Changing PiP Channel -,9 Quick Io access th_ PIP channek Picture J_lst press lhe (lit A ol¸ CI] _ b_l[[on P/essthe MENU but[on to (bhle COIOI ¸) 013 IelllO[e COll[lol ;ustom • _lsI)layme menu mess the ENTERbuttm- _olor tone Cool2 •...
SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip (USA) The \,tChip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate fol children The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID numbel) before an}, of the VChip lestrictions car_be set up ol changed Note : When the V chip feature is active, channel auto program...
_qPECIAL FEATURES to Enable/Disable V-Chip Setup TVIVIDEO • D/essthe MENU button t( rllSl)laV ine menu. 4 English • caption • Press the • button to Melody • selectthe °Setuo .me[ _t ess the ENTER button f* Enh_r _.Move _gxit hess tile • button to _elect the "Wchtp ,men Enter P_n mess the ENTERbutton.
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SPECIAL FEATURES _41 Note: These calegolies consist of TV Guidelines two sepa_ale gloups: ]VY and ]VY7 TV Y _AUII FV V S L D • (young chikhen lhlough age 7), and Tile "TV guidelines" TV-y__ U • screen will appeal. TVG lh_ough ]_MA (eveubody Plessthe A, •...
_qPECIAL FEATURES Mow[( sezme FV.D. L S and V sub-ratings: First select one of these TV-Ratinjs: TV-Y7.TV-P6 TVq4 ot TV-MA See Stet) 4. on B evlous _age Nex! whiletheTV-Rat igtsselectea,tel)eazealy essthel_buEon I'hiswillcycletnrougnmeava.a#m ;uD-/anngs (FV,L S. D ot V). Abhn nglelteti"U"ot"B"lwillbedi_)t_ _dforeachsuh4ati ] Whtlethe"L m"B'ishlinldn9,...
SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip (Canada) The \nChip feature amomatically locks out programming tlaat is deemed irmppropriate for childrer_ The usei must filst er_tel a PIN (personal ID r_umber) befole any of the V-Chip lestiictions can be set up or changed Note : When tlae \/<:hip feaRire is actix e, chanr_el-auto program feaRires do r_ot function Setting Up Your...
SPECIAL FEATURES to Enable/Disable V-Chip SetUp TVIVIDEO _/ess the MENU button te UlSpiay m_Ru. EnglSsh Caption aress the • button Melody < • selectthe "Setut) .men V-chip _less the ENTER button ._Move _ Entar [_ Exit Ptessthe• button to select the "V-chip", then Ente_...
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SPECIAL FEATURES V-chip Ptess tile V button to select the 'TV Guidelines", then Illess tl)e ENTER but: Canadian English • Canadian French • Cha_ge • # Move _Bnte_ _Ret_rn TV Guidellnes two svpataLc gloups: l\ Y and ]\ {I_3 All FV V S L Tile "TV gumetmes k x, oung t nll£1 Ion...
SPECIAL FEATURES How to set tile FV.D L S and V sub-/atings: Fiist select one of these TV-Ratinjs: TV-¥7. TV-P6. TV-14 or TV-MA See ;te_ ,I on previous page Nexl while the TV-Rating s smectea, teDea[ee ess me I_ button. This will cyciem/ougn me ova ame mo-ianr _s(FV, L.
SPECIAL FEATURES V-chip V-chip 4 Yes • The "V-el sc/een wl _idel_nes • _DDea M£AARat_ng • N ess tile • button to Canadian _n_lish • Canadian French • _elect "M PAA lati% Ch_n_e • men _ _ss the ENTERhu[- [Oil Move _Enter m Return...
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SPECIAL FEATURES V-chAp The "V< screen wl ]DDeal M_AARatzng • Ptessthe • button to Cana_lan English • Cana_an French select "Canadian El glis_ Change • men bless1 le ENTERbut- I011 • Move Enter _ Return 2anadian English l_/t 1 The "Canadian Er ]1 sn sore{in Will al)l)eal...
TROUBLESHOOTING If the qS; seems to have a problem, first try this list of possihle problems arid solutions If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center Identifying Problems Prohh'n_ Possihh" Solution Poor picture Try another channel Adiust the antenna Check all wire connections...
APPENDIX Cleaning Maintaining Your _\qth proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service Please follow these guidelines to get tile maximum perlonnance horn your T_£ Placement Do not place tile TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places Do not place tile TV near appliances with electric motora that create magnetic...