Samsung TXN2036F Owner's Instructions Manual
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- Page 2 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...
- Page 3 Thank 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...
- Page 4 • 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 plugs, convenience receptacles, at the point where they exit...
- Page 5 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. use only identical replacement parts. OUBLE INSULATED - When senTicmg Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your TV ....List of Features ........... Fam[lmrizmg Yl)urself with The TV ......Front Pand Buttons ......... Side Panel Jacks........Rear Pand Jacks ........Remote Contrd ........Chapter 2: Installation ....Cormectmg VHF and UHF Antcmlas ......Antcrmas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads .... - Page 7 CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features ..... Customizing Your Remote Control ......Setting Up Ybur Remote Control to Operate Ybur VCR or DVD ........Setting Up Ybur Remote Control to Operate Ybur Cable Box . . . 42 Fine Tuning Channels ........
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Page 8: Chapter 1: Your New Tv
Your List 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 •... -
Page 9: Fam
Your Familiarizing Yourself with Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the h_ont panel control yore _ TV's basic features, including on-screen menu. To use file more advanced features, must use the remote control. TXN2734F / TXN24341 = / TXN2034F TXN2036F OOO0 TXN2726 TXN2730F... -
Page 10: Side Panel Jacks
Your Side Panel Jacks Yl)u can 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 / TXN2034F/ TXN2730F TXN2030F/TXN2726... -
Page 11: Rear Pand Jacks
Your 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. -
Page 12: Remote Contrd
MODE Turnsthe TVonandoff. Selects a target device to be con- trolled bythe Samsung remote S.MODE control (i.e., TV,Set Top Box, VCR, Adjust the TV sound by selecting Cable box, or DVD). one of the preset fa ctory settings (or select your personal, cus- PRE-CH tomized sound settings). - Page 13 Your Remote Control 1_) VCR Controls !_) RESET If your remote control is not func- REW (Rewind) tioning properl% take out the bat- Press to rewind a tape in your teries and press the reset button VCR, for about 2-3 seconds. Re-insert the batteries and try using the STOP remote control again,...
- Page 14 Your Remote Control POWER PRE-CH Turnsthe TVon andoff. Tunesto the previouschannel. Number buttons TV/VIDEO Press to select channels directly Press to display all of the on the TV. available video sources (i.e., POWER Antenna/cable, VCR). +100 OH A OH v Press to select channels over 100.
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Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation
INSTALLATION Connecting 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"... -
Page 16: Antcrmas With 7%Ohm Round Leads
INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back pane!. 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'v_This procedure requires an optional combine>adaptor (available at most electronics shops). -
Page 17: Cormectmg To A Cable Box That I2Escmmbles All Chamlels
INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable that Descrambles All Channels This terminal might be labeled 'ANT OUT,"VHFOUT orsimpl}; Findthe cable that is con- "OUT". nected to the ANTENNA OUTterminal cable box. Connectthe other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV. -
Page 18: Cormectmg A Vcr
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 Incoming and the AqN terminal on Cable... - Page 19 INSTALLATION TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCE. (If not, check your local electronics Store). TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel cables betweenthe .........._;,_A _,g_,o _,o_? Connect a set Qfaudio AUBIO OUt jacks Onthe _°°...
- Page 20 Connecting an S-VHS (TXN2734F / TXN2434F / TXN2034F TXN2036F / TXN2730F / TXN2726) "gbur Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal tram an S-VHS VCR (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.)
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Page 21: Cormectmg A Second Vcr 1{)Record From The Tv
INSTALLATION Connecting a Second Record from "YburTV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second as follows: TVRoorPaoo, VCR,opo, Paoe, Connect a set of audio ,o_o ,_ ..cables between the AUDIO OUTjacks on the TVandthe AUDIO IN... -
Page 22: Connecting A Camcorder
INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your T'v_ They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR (Also see Wiewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape"... -
Page 23: Installing Batteries M The Remote Contrd
INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ¸:¸¸¸¸¸¸¸/¸;¸¸¸¸¸;7/¸; i !?iiiii i ,_i_)_ !ii i_i _ i_ _ (i(i!i _!_!i_ _i _ _ _i_i;_ Make sure to match the '+ "--'ends of the batteries with the diagram reside the compartment. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you wont Replace the cover. -
Page 24: Chapter 3: Operation
OPERATION Turning Press the POWERbutton on the remote control. _bu can also use the POWER button on tl_c front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially i)owered five basic customer settings i)roceed automatically • • and subsequently: Setting the language, T*deo s*gnal souKe, Ant. input check, Auto pro- gram, and Clock. - Page 25 OPERATION Make sure mat the antenna is connected to the TV. And then press me <1or I_ button to activate Auto Program or pressthe MENU button to SKip,(refer to "Auto [Z_Exi% program" on page 29.) Function Press the <1or I_ button to move to me nour or Time minute.
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Page 26: Viewing The Menus And On4Creen Displays
OPERATION Viewing Menus On-Screen Displays Viewing Menus The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty P1_re With the power on, press seconds. the MENU but[on The ma n menu aooears on the screen. Its left side has four icons: Picture. €Move o Select qqqExit... -
Page 27: Selecting A Menu Language
OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to displaythe menu. Pressthe V button hree times to select 'Function% then press the II_button, # Move '_"Select Exit T* Move _ Select Um Exit Press the MENU button twice to exit. -
Page 28: Memorizing The Channels
OPERATION Memorizing Channels Yi>urTV can n_emodze and store all of the available channels for both "off-air" (antenna) and cable channels. Alter the available channels are memorized, use the CH A and CH v buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entet-ing the channel digits. -
Page 29: Storing Channels M Memory (Autonmtic Method)
OPERATION Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First select the correct Signa! source (ANT,STD, HRC, IRC),See Steps 1<3 On previous page, Pressthe MENU button, #Move _ Select _ Exit then pressthe _!' button twice to select "ChanneF then press the II" button, Pressthe V button to select "Auto program": €... -
Page 30: Adding And Erasing Chamlels (Manual Method)
OPERATION Adding Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Pressthe MENU button. Pressthe • button twice ro select "Channel",then press the I_ button, # Move .I_ Select Exit Presstne • or• button to select "Add/Erase", Press the I_ button, ¢ AddlSrase • _el_ €... -
Page 31: Changing Charmels
OPERATION Changing Channels Using Channel Buttons PresstheCH,,% or CHV buttonto changechanne!s, When you press CH A or CH V, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. -
Page 32: Labeling The Chamlels
OPERATION Labeling Channels (TXN2734F / TXN2434F / TXN2730F / TXN2726) Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., "CBS", "ESPN", "PBS2", CNNI", etc.) A label consists of four fields, where each field is a letter, a number, "*"... -
Page 33: Setting The Clock
OPERATION Setting Clock Pressthe MENU button to display the on-screer_ menu, Press the V button three times to select '!Function,. €Move _ Select [_] Exit Press the _ button: Press the V button to select !fTime_' m enu. > Time Press the I1_button: The Time menuw appear on... -
Page 34: Customizing The Picture
OPERATION Customizing Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternativd> yo_.tcan use one of the '_automatic" settings. See next page.) 3ressthe _IENU buttonto display menu. '21Jr Move _ Select rgR Sxit 3ressthe _1or I_ button... -
Page 35: Using Automatic Picture Settings
OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings "gi)urTV has three automatic picture settings (':Dynamic", "Standard" and "Movie") that are preset at the factor?_ "Yi)u can activate either Dynamic, Standard or Movie by making a selection Iron* the menu. Or, you can select "Custom" which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. -
Page 36: Customizing The Sound
OPERATION Customizing Sound Ybu can use the on-screen menus to acljnst the bass, treble, and balance according to indixqdual prek-rence. (Alternativel}_ youcan use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) SOuRR Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the •... -
Page 37: Using Automatic Sound Settings
OPERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings "T2)ur T V has four automatic sound settings (%tandard", "Music", "Movie" and "Speech") that are preset at the factor?_ You carl activate any of then* by making a selection front the on-screen menu. Or, you can select _&.tstom", which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. -
Page 38: Setting The O_Gof
OPERATION Setting On/Off Melody Ybu can hear cleat*melody sound when tile TV is powered On or Off. Pressthe MENU button to display the menu, Pressthe • button to select "Sound' _menu ; then pressthe )_ button. Press the MENU button twice to exit. -
Page 39: Viewing A Vcr Or Can,Corder Tape
OPERATION Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape "Y\)u must select the appropnate mode in order to view the V(2R or Can*corder signal on the T\L Press the MENU button to display the menu, Pressthe V button twice to select "Channel";then Press the I1_ butten_ €... -
Page 40: Chapter 4: Special Features
LEDisilluminated, switch the remote control to the "VCR" (or DVD) mode. Onyour Samsung remote control, press the SETbutton. Make sure you enter 3 digits of the code, even if the first digit is a "0'. Enter 3 digits ofthe VCR (or DVD) code listed on the next If more than one code listed, try the first page for your brand of VCR (or DVD). - Page 41 Curtis Mathes, General Electric, Pioneer,Sansui Portland, Quasar Panasonic Go Video, JC Penney,MTC, Akai, Shintom, Sony Fisher,Sears Candle, Citizen, Daewoo, Daewoo Multitech, RCA, Samsung, Totevision Panasonic Fisher,Radio Shack, Realistic, Portland, Sharp Canon, Curtis Mathes, Sears, Toshiba Candle, Citizen, Curtis Mathes, Admiral...
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Page 42: Setting Up Ybur Remote Control To Operate Ybur Cable Box
Press the MODE button to switch the remote control to the "Cable tootle. Onyour Samsung remo[e controb press the SETbutton. Make sure you enter 3 digits of the code, even if the first digit is a "0. (If... -
Page 43: Fine Tuning Channels
SPECIAL FEATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use free tuning to manually acljust a particular channel for optimal reception. Selectthe appropriat e channel. Pressthe MENU button to display the menu. Press the • button twice tO select'ChaneeF menu, ;Move _)Select _Exit then pressthe I_ button. Press the Y button three times to select 'iFine tune,, then press the... -
Page 44: Changing The Screen Size
SPECIAL FEATURE8 Changing Screen Size MENU button to Presstne display the _renu, Press me I_ button to setect the "Picture" menu. @,v, ove _ select []_ e_i._ Pressthe _ button to select Size". SlIe Normal € Move select [I]]E_it Press the 4 or_ button _o_ 4 _;Y_z_ "Normal"... -
Page 45: Digital Noise Reduction
SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by yo_.trTV is weal<, yo_.tcan activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help red uce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. Pressthe MENU button to Press the I_ button to _&_ select the !{Picture "... -
Page 46: Tilt
SPECIAL FEATURES Tilt (TXN2734F / TXN2730F) Due to the Earth's magnetic field there may be same nfinor image tilt depending on the TVg location. When this occurs, follow the steps belov_c il ¸ // Pressthe MENU button to display the menu, Pressthe I_ button to select the f'Picture"... -
Page 47: Using The Surf Feature
SPECIAL FEATURES Using Surf Feature Thb feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commerdals start. You can set the Surf to "5 minutes", then switch channels. After 5 minutes, the TV will return to the original channel. -
Page 48: Setting The On/Off Tinier
SPECIAL FEATURES Setting On/Off Timer _.9 Before using the timer, you must set the TV_ clock. (See '%etting rite Clock _' on page 33). Pressthe • button to Select '_Time'i, then press the • button. .*Move _ Select[[]]Exit you set tlte hours, make _1 When sure the correct time of Clay (AM or... -
Page 49: Setting The Sleep Timer
SPECIAL FEATURES -.9 TO deactivate tile "On time", select 'Off" during this step. Press the Ib-button to select ,On/Off". Pressthe A (orV) button to ture the on,timer !'On: _ ,(Repeatedly Pressing theA erY button will altereate between on and Off.) When finished, press the Ib- button. -
Page 50: Sound Features
SPECIAL FEATURES Sound Features Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, yo_.tcan listen to stereo, mono or a Separate A!.tdio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated infom*ation like news or weather.) Pressthe MENU button tO displavthe menu_ PresstheV... -
Page 51: Extra Sound Settings (Turbo Sound, Surround Or Auto
SPECIAL FEATURES Extra sound settings (Turbo Sound, Surround or Auto Volume • Turbo Sound Turbo sound suitably emphasizes both higher and lower bands of sound (and includes other effects). • Surround %urround" converts a monaural sound signal into two identical left and right channels. Once the '_Surround"... -
Page 52: Viewing Closed Captions
SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Closed Captions _(bur TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These cal)tions are usually subtitles for the hearin< iml)aired or forei<n-lan<uage trans- lations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal ]'ron_ tele,dsion pro'grams7 so' home-record- ed _ddeo tapes also pro_dde dosed captions. -
Page 53: Using The
SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out progranmfing that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. Setting Up Your Personal... -
Page 54: How To Enable/Disable The
SPECIAL FEATURES to Enable/Disable V-Chip Pressthe MENU button to disp!ay the menu_ Pressthe V button three timesto select the "Function"menu: Press the I_ button € MOVe ,_ Select FFR Exit Press the V button three timesto select the !!V- Chip" menu. Enter pi n _ - - , Press the I_ button. - Page 55 SPECIAL FEATURES Pressthe V button three umes to select the "V- enter Enter : ..chip" menu. Press the I_ button. The "Enter pie" screen 0-9 Select FFRExi% will auoear. Enter your 4- digit PIN numner. _unctioa The "V-chin" screen will appear.
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Page 56: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings
SPECIAL FEATURES Howto setthe FV,V. S, L and D sub-ratings: First, h ghlight one of these TV-Ratiegs: TV-Y7,TV-PG.TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, o- prevtous page)• Next, while the TV-Rating s highlighted, repeatedly press the I_ button. This will cycle tnrougn me ava u- able sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D orV). -
Page 57: Blocks A Channel ('_Emergency Escapd')
SPECIAL FEATURES ]'he !_Vrcb!p" screen wi!! appear. Press the • button twice, and Select "MPAA iat- ing": *.Move _ Select FFR exit While '!MPAA rating'! is )..selected, press the I_ but- ton, ]he ,MpAA rating, a ¸¸¸ screen will appeal. Rove 4_Select FmExit ...... -
Page 58: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If the TV seemsto have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips appl> then call your nearest ser,Tice center. Identifying Problems Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel. At[just the antenna. -
Page 59: Appendix
APPENDIX Cleaning Maintaining Your With proper care yo_u _ TV unit will give you many years of service Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum perfomlance from your TX£ Placement • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold humid or dusty places •...