Samsung flat panel television user manual (36 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samsung TX-S2740X
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TX-S2740X COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register...
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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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents GENERAL INFORMATION CHANNEL CONTROL List of Features .................. Adding and Erasing Channels ............25 Accessories..................Labeling Channels ............... 25 Viewing the Control Panel..............LNA (Low Noise Amplifier).............. 26 Viewing the Connection Panel ............Using the R.Surf Feature..............
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. SOURCE Toggles between all the available input sources Press to change channels.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. AV IN 1, 2 COMPONENT IN (480i) Connect to the video output jacks of VCRs, DVD...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 video sources.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV. ANT IN ➢...
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.) 1. To begin, follow steps...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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: 1.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. 1. Connect a Component TV Rear Panel Cable between the DVD Player/Set-Top Box COMPONENT IN (480i) [Y, P...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the TV. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: 1.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If you want to reset this feature... 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. √...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adjusting the Volume 1. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to increase or decrease the volume. Using Mute Button At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH or CH button to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To Select the Source Use to select TV or other external input sources connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Input Press the ENTER button to select “Input”.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Picture Control Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has four automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom by making a selection from the menu. 1.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Adjusting the Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Picture Press the … … or † † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. √...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Viewing Picture-in-Picture You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices such as VCR or DVD. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input. While V-Chip is in operation, the PIP function cannot be used.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Changing the Position of the PIP Window 5. Press the … … or † † button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … … or † † button to select the desired PIP window position, then press √...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “Automatic” settings.) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Sound Press the …...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Automatic Volume Control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Sound Press the … … or † † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. √...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3. Press the … … or † † button to select “Off” or “On”, then press the ENTER Sound button. … … More √ √ Press the EXIT button to exit. Turbo Sound : Off Pseudo Stereo : Off Move Enter...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Channel Press the …...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Time Setting Setting the Time Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Time Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. √...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting the On/Off Timer You can preset a time to turn the TV On or Off. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. √...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2. Press the … … or † † button to select “Sleep Timer”, then œ œ or √ √ press the Time button to select the appropriate time interval. √ √ Clock 12:00am Press the EXIT button to exit.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. √ √ Time √...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4. At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. TV Parental Guidelines Press the ENTER or √ √ button. Depending on your existing setup, the “B” FV V S L D √ √ TV-Y will be selected.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian English’ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. √...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian French’ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. √...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Viewing Closed Captions(On-Screen Text Messages) The Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or external signal mode. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Caption function may operate on digital channels.) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the …...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Selecting a Menu Language 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. √ √ Time Press the …...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. √...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Appendix Identifying Problems If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country Customer Care Center Web Site Address Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer Service...
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