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Contents • List of Features ................• Selecting theAntenna ........... • Accessories ................• Adomg and Erasing Channels ..........• Viewing the Control Panel ..............• To set-up Your Favorite Channels ..........• Viewing me Connection PaneI ............• Viewing the Channel Lists ..........
General Infl_rmation 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. • VChip function. • Excellent Digital Interface & Networking: With a built in HD digital tuner, non-subscription...
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Viewing 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. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. TX-S2779H/TX-R3079WH TX-R3080WH/TX-R3081WH TX-S2782H/TX-S3082WH...
Viewing theConnection 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_-13. The product color and shape may vary dewnding on the model. TX-S2782H/TX-R3080WH/ TX-S2779H/TX-R3079WH TX-R3081WH/TX-S3082WH...
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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. POWER TV, DVD, STB, CABLE, VCR Turns the TV on and off.
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. Install two AAA size batteries. >_ Make sure to match the %" and "-" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Replace the cover.
Connecting Cable To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV. _-_ Because this TV is cable-ready, y ou do not needa cablebox to view unscrambled cablechannels. Connecting to a Cable Box that...
Connecting S-VHS 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 1-3 TV Side Panel...
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 fbllows: Connect a video cable TV Rear Panel between the AV OUT [VIDEO] jack on the TV...
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Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI/DVI Output jack on the external device. Connect an HDMI Cable TV Rear Panel TV Rear Panel between the [HDMI IN] or [HDMI IN 1,2] on the TV and the HDMI OUT on the DVD player/Set-Top Box or connect a DVI to HDMI...
Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater Connect Audio Cables TV Rear Panel Amplifier/DVD Home Theater 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-AUDIO- R]"...
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The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press the ENTER button when channel memorization is complete. "Clock Mode." menu is automatically displayed. _-_ Tostop the searchbeforeit hasfinished,pressthe ENTER buttonwithstop selected. Press the ENTER button.
If you want to reset this feature... Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the A or Y button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select "Plug & Play". For further details on setting up options, refer to the pages 13-14. Plug &...
Adjusting theVolume 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. Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. The word "MUTE" will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press the VOL + or VOL - button.
Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels tk_rboth "off' air" (air) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH A or CH V button to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set Top Box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control...
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Setting Up the Remote control to Operate Your DVD Turn off your DVD. POWER Press the DVD button on your TV's remote control. Press the SET button on your TV's remote control. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 22 of this manual for your brand of DVD.
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. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select "Input". Press the ENTER button to select "Source List".
Picture Control Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has fl)ur 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. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the •...
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Press the • or • button to select "Cool2", "Coo11","Normal", "Warm1", or "Warm2", then press the ENTER button. Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Press the • or • button to select "Reset", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.
Tilt Due to the Earth's magnetic field there may be some minor image tilt depending on the TV's location. When this occurs, fl)llow the steps below. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the • or • button to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Press the •...
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* Choose Music when watching rnusic videos or concerts. * Choose Movie when watching movies. * choose Speech When watching a Show that is moslY dialog (Le.; news). , Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings (see _'Customizing the Sound!!), PMODE SMODE RSIZE...
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Press the SRS button on the remote control to select "On" or "Off". ,._) S ET ,_?_ESE TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, !nc; Automatic Volume Control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the •...
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Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog Multi-Track Sound Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the • or • button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. Press the • or • button to select "Multi-Track Options", then press the ENTER button.
Channel Control Selecting the Antenna Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the • or • button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select "Antenna". Press the • or • button to select "Air" or "Cable", then press the ENTER button.
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Press the • or • button to select a channel to add, then press the ENTER button. Press the • or • button to select "Add", then press the ENTER button to add the channel. Press the EXIT button to exit. All addedchannelswill be shownon "Added"menu.
Viewing the Channel Lists You can display a list of all channels, added channels or your favorite channels. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the • or • button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. Press the •...
Labeling Channels Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the • or • button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. Press the • or • button to select "Name", then press the ENTER button. Press the • or • button to select the channel to be assigned a new name, then press the ENTER button.
Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from "snowy" to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. You can, however, adjust...
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 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
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Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the • or • button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the • or • button to select "Time", then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select "Clock".
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2. Press the • or • button to select "On Timer", then press the ENTER button. Press the • or • button to set the hour, then press the • button to move to the next step. Set other items using the same method as above. >_ Whenfinished,pressthe MENU buttonto return.
Function Description Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the • or • button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the • or • button to select "Language", then press the ENTER button. Press the •...
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to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the • or • button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the • or • button to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button. The message "Enter PIN"...
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At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Press the ENTER button. Depending on your existing setup, the "_" symbol will be selected. (Blank = Unblocked, _ = Blocked) While "_" is selected, press the ENTER button to block or unblock the category.
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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 tiJr movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable...
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to Set up Restrictions Using 'Canadian English' Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the • or • button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the • or • button to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button. The message "Enter PIN"...
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to Set up Restrictions Using the 'Canadian French' Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the • or • button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the • or • button to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button. The message "Enter PIN"...
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Using the V-Chip for Digital channels Parental restriction intk)rmation can be used while watching DTV channels. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ,_ or IP' button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or _' button to select "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button. The message "Enter PIN"...
Viewing Closed Captions(On-Screen Text M essages) - Digital The Digital Captions function operates oi1 digital channels. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the A or T button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the A or T button to select "Caption", then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select "Caption".
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, Background OpacitY; ThiS oPtiOn _nsists of i!Default,, i'S01id,, 'Flashing", ,Trans!ucent", and ,Transparent": You can change the background opacity of the Capti0nl * Return to Default: This option sets each of !!Size'!i 'Font styW!, "Foreground Color'!, ,Background Color", i'Foreground Opacity", and _'Background Opacity, to its factory default.
Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the • or • button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Press the • or • button to select "Menu Transparency", then press the ENTER button.
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 pictm'e Try another channel. Adjust the antenna.
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