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l Warninq ! 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. dangerous to make kind of contact with inside part This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside, It is this...
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Thank Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV represents the latest in television technology, We designed it with easy to use on screen menus and closed captioning capabili ties, makhlg it one of the best products in its class.
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• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won't be walked or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, con venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. •...
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your ....List of Featuzes ......... Familiarizing Yuursetf with Yuuz New TV ..... Front Pane[ Buttons ......Side Panet Jacks ......... Rear Pane[ .Jacks ......... Remote Control ......... Chapter 2: Installation ....Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ......Antennas with 300 ohm Flat %vin Leads ....
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CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features .... Customizing Yuuz Remote ContzoI ......Setting Up Youz Remote Contzol to Opezate Yuur VCR (or DVD) ........Setting Up Youz Remote Contzol to Opezate Yuur Cable Box ........Fine Tuning Channels ........LNA(Low Noise Amplfftez) ........ Digital Noise Reduction ........
YOUR NEW TV List Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high performance unit that includes the following special features: • Easy to use remote control • Easy screen _]erlu system • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off •...
Your NEw TV Familiarizing Yourself with Front Panel Buttons buttons on the front pane[ corm-o[ your TV% basic features, includin 8 the on screen menu. Tu use the more advanced f'eatures, must use the remote control. TV/VIDEO _" and ,& Press this button to display a menu of Press to change channels.
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YOUR NEW TV Side Panel Jacks Yuu can use the side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For in%rmation on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 2.9.) The TV illustration shown does not necessary match the design of your TV set.
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Your NEw TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear pane[jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a lasezdisc playen Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different components (i.e., a VCR and a lasezdisc, 2 VCRs, etc.)
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O Power MODE Turns the TV on and off. Selects a target device to be con trolled by the Samsung remote +100 control (i,e,, TV,VCR, Press to select channels over 100. Cable box, or DVD). For example, to select channel iiiilililililililililil 121,press"...
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@ Sleep Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff, Used during set up of this Samsung remote control, so that Aspect it will work compatibly with Presstochangethescreensize, other devices (VCR,cabie box, etc.) @ V.chip...
INSTALLATION Connecting Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see "Antennas with 300 ohm Flat _vin Leads," below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see "Antennas with 75 ohm Round Leads," oil page 2.2. If you have two antennas, see "Separate VHF and UHF Antennas,"...
INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Plugtheantennalead into theVHF/UHF terminal onthe bottom of the back panel. Separate Antennas If you have tvvo separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine tile two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to tile T_/_This procedure...
INSTALLATION Connecting a Cable that Descrambles All Channels -.9 This terminal might be labeled "ANT OUT," "VI [F OUT," or simply, Find the cable that is "OUT." connected to the ANTENNA OUTterminaI Onyour cable box, ....Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHFantenna terminal on the back of...
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INSTALLATION Connect a coaxial cable OUT terminal 0n the between the ANTENNA cable box and the B- tN Cable terminal on the A/B Splitter RF(NB) GableBox Switch switch. Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter Incoming and the A* IN terminal Cable Splitter...
INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have akeady connected youz TV to an antenna oz a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 2.1 2.3). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
Connecting an 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.) VCR Rear Panel ]_ Rear Panel VCR Rem Panel...
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INSTALLATION Connecting a DVD Player The rear paneljacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TM W R_rP_el Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO INPUT 2 laCKS on the TV and the AUDIO Audio Cable OUTjacKs on the DVD...
INSTALLATION Connecting a Surround Speakers W Rear Panel Connects to a rear-surround Surround Left, SurrQund Right _Jrmund spem'A 8_Jsp_rB Connecting a Speakers (Variable Audio Output) TV Rear Panel The °VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminals cannot be used for external soeakers. Youmust nOOK mere up to an amo(if(en, When an auo(o amotifier is connected to the"...
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INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TVI They allow yOU to vie_v the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see "Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape"...
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INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Make sure to match the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compamnent. -,11 Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won't Rep!ace the €over, be using the remote control for a long time.
OPERATION Turning Press Power button, You can also use the Power button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is hlitial[y powered 01-1, five basic customer settings proceed automatically subsequently: Setting the language, video signal source, Ant. input cheek, Auto program, Clock.
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OPERATION Press the VOL+or 90L- buttons to select the desired video sig* Auto progmm > aai source. Press the Menu Rnetune button to enter the video signal LJblolno 4 ..• source, and then _Ant, input check" is automatically d!s* played, :to8el, F:_dt...
OPERATION Viewing Menus On-Screen Displays Viewing Menus The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty With the power on, seconds. Set_ng8 < CuStom press the Menu button, color_, _ N_at ..Bdgl_e_ The main menu appears 8a.mr_m on the screen.Its left Color side has five ic0ns: PICTURE,SOUND...
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OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language Press the Menu button to display the menu, • c_pe_ • Language • Englleh • C4gltal N R • • Press the CH V button • • Plug& PIw • twice to select" FUNC _chll_ •...
OPERATION Memorizing Channels Your TV can memorize and store air of the available charmers for both "off air" (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH • CH • buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering...
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OPERATION Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) _ksb select the correct J_T/P.AT_ signa! source (AN[, STD, : NRC,IRC).See steps _4 Rt_ tur_ 4 ..: On previous pagel Press the Monu button, OMove ±E_._EXR then press the CHT but- ton twice to highlight Press the VOL + button to access the CHANNEL sub,menu,...
OPERATION Adding Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Usethe number buttons to directly select the channel that wi!l be added or erased. Repeatedly pressing this button will alternate between _Channel added'i and Channel erased." You can view any channel (including an erased channel) by using the nulnber buttons on the remote control.
OPERATION Adjusting Volume Pressthe VOL+or- VOLbuttonsto increaseor decreasethe voiume, Using Mute At any time, you can temporarily cut off"the sound using the Mute button. The word _Mute! will appear in the lower-left comer o[ the scteen_ to turn mute off, press the Mute button again, or simply press either the VOL- or VOL+ button.
OPERATION Labeling Channels Use this feature to assign an easy to remember label to any channel (i.e., "CBS", "ESPN", "PBS2", CNN 12 etc.) A 1abet consists of four fields, where each fietd is a letter, a num ber, "_", or a blank. When the Display button is pressed, the channel labeJ will appear next to the channel number.
OPERATION Setting Clock Setting clock is neccessary in order to use the various timer features of the TM Also, can check the time while watching the TM (Just press Display.) Option 1: Setting Clock Manually i ¸ h_/ Press the Menu button _;_i to display the On-screen lime...
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OPERATION Option 2: Using Local Channel Automatically Clock _UN_ON Press the Menu button "ill t o display the menu_ Capdon l,,l_guaoe _gliah Dlgl_l N R Press the CH • button three times to highlight Rug& Play FUNCTION." Press the VOL+ button, Press the VO/+ button ..
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OPERATION Press the CH • button to select" lime zone" Autoclo_eet • Nhile "Time zone" is PBSrJ_annel • • _11mez_e • ATL _. selectee, press either • I" the VOL+or VOL-buttons to change the Time zone. Seeuence: ATL,,EAS[ €Move ±Adj. [_Menu CEN MTN..
OPERATION Customizing Picture You can use the on screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of' the "automatic" settings. See next page,) PICTURE Press the Menu bu[mn To _or_ne •...
OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Yuur TV has two automatic picture settings ("Standard" and "MHd") that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard or Mild by pressing RMode (or by making selection from the menu). Or, you can select "Custom" which automatically recalls your personalized...
OPERATION Customizing Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal perferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of'the "automatic" settings. See next page.) Press the Menu button to d_sp_ay me menu Eaual_er Setilnp • Custom • Press the CH • button Auto Volume He.hone •...
OPERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings ("Standard," "Music," "Speech," and "Movie") that are preset at the factor_ You can activate any of them by pressing the S.Mode button (oi- by making a selection from the oil screen menu). Or, you can select "Equalizer,"...
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OPERATION Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape I_St _e]e_t _[_e _ode o_de_ vie_ title Camcorder signal on the T_ Make sure that the remote control is controlIing the TV set. (Press the MODE button and make sara that the "TV_' LED is Press the TVNideo burr ton Onthe remote con- Videol...
"VCR" (or DVD) mode. Onyour Samsung remote control, press SeL -.9 Make sure you enter 3 digits of the code, even if the first digit is a "0." Enter 3 digits of the VCR(or DVD) code liated on the next...
"Cable" mode. On your Samsung remote control, press Set. -,91 Make sm_ you enter 3 digits the code, even if the first digit is a Enter 3 digits of the cab!e box code !!sted below for your "0."...
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SPECIAL FEATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optima[ reception. CHANNEL Select the appropnam ANT/CA3V _NT • channel Au_ pro_um • Rne tun0 • I.abe_g • ..• DreS_the MENU button €Move ±Ent. to display me menu.
SPECIAL FEATURES (Low Noise Amplifier) If' the TV is operating in a weak signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve tee reception (a low noise preamplifier boosts the incomFlg signal). Press the MENU button to ANT/CA_ ANT • dispiay the men u. A_o_ Flne_na <...
SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal zece[ved by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear the screen. Press the Menu buttor lime to display me menu C_0.
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SPECIAL FEATURES 131t Due to the Earth% magnetic field theze may be some minor hnage tilt depending oil the TV_ location. When this occuzs, follow the steps below. Press the MENU button _NOTiO_ ]]me • tOdisplay the menu. • DigitalNR •...
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SPECIAL FEATURES Changing Screen Size (For models TSK2792F/TSK2790F/TSK3292F/TSK3290F/ TS L3294HF/TSL3295HF/TSL2795HF) Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a standard TV screen size. Wide : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Zoom : Sets the picture to Zoom mode.
SPECIAL FEATURES Freezing Picture Press the Still picture button to freeze a moving picture. (Normal sound wilt still be heard,) Press again t0 canceJ_ Using R.Surf This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time.
SPECIAL FEATURES Special Sound Options: Dolby Surround, MTS, Auto Volume, Headphone Depending on the particular type of audio that [s being broadcast, you can listen to any of three modes: Mono, Stereo and SAP (Secondary Audio Programming, which is typically a foreign language transJation).
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SPECIAL FEATURES Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, Audio Program. (SAP a Separate audio is usually a foreign language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) _UND Press the Menu button...
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SPECIAL FEATURES Adjusting Headphone Sound The headphone option is especially useful when simultaneously watching the main screen and the PIP window. Note: Headphones must be purchased separately, SOUND Press the Menu button to d_sp_ay the menu 8etlr_ 4_• DoI_Su_u.d • Mc_o •...
SPECIAL FEATURES Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own Mgnal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. "Auto volume" automatically adjusts the volume of"the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation naI is high or by raising the sound output...
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SPECIAL FEATURES Switching Internal Speakers On/Off speakers. Press the Menu buttor SetUr_gs < Custom • [o (]lsB_ay[ne menu Eoua]izer [_lby Surround • • Mono • Press the CHT button Auto V_ume Head_hone once to highlight Soe_r < SOUND" and Dress tne VOL+ outran €Move iErlt.
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_PECIAL FEATURES Setting On/Off l mer -ql Before using the timer, you inust set the TV's clock. (See "Setting CLock" on page 3.10) Press the Menu BUtton e,_lm • to _llSpla_ the men{], • __m_T=_OL_gUagO 41_NGTI_DNE_glI_• Digital NR Press the CH V button "_ •...
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_PECIAL FEATURES To deactivate the "On time," select "Off" during this step. Press the VOL+ button to highlight "On/OfL" elock 6:30 t_n @011time 5:30 am On Of_ime amOIf Press the CH • or CH • buttons to turn the om Sleep fimer"...
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SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Closed Captions Yuur TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles fur the hearing impaired or foreign language trans lations. Ai1 VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home recorded...
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SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Picture-in-Picture Activating Picture-in-Picture Quick way to access the PIP menu: Simply press the PIP button Press the Menu button tO on the l'elllote control: display the menu, Press the CHV four times to highlight the PIp menu. Press the VOL+ buttori to ±eel.
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SPECIAL FEATURES Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP For more information about Press the Source button repeatedly to cycte through atI of the external A/V components and sig- available signal sources: "TV," _Video 1," _Video 2," "Video 3,""Video 4,""S-Video 1," rials, see "Viewing a VCR oi"...
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SPECIAL FEATURES Using the V-Chip (Option) The VChip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate children. The user must fh-st enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the VChip restrictions can be set up oi- changed. Note : When the Vchip feature is active, the PIP and channel auto program...
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SPECIAL FEATURES to Enable/Disable V-Chip Press the Menu button. Press the OH • button three times to select t_e _FUNCTION" menu, Press the VOL+ button. Pressthe CH T butt0n six times to highlightthe _ E_n "V-chip" menu, Press the VO/+ button. The"...
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SPECIAL FEATURES Press the CH • button six times to mghl_ghtthe @Entf_n V-chip menu. I I_ FUNC_ON PresstheVOL÷ button, ]'he ' Enter gin" screen w appear, Enter your 4- [_Menu o_g_t P IN number BJNCfflON The, V_chiu moee screen wl. appear, Press the •...
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SPECIAL FEATURES How to set the F\ D,L, S and V sub-ratmgs. First, n_ghlight one of these TV-Ratings: TV-YT.TV-PG TV*14or TV-MA See Step 4, on prevtous paget Nexb while the T%Rating is highlighted, repeatedly press the VOL+button This will cycle through the avatl* abte SUb-ratings tFV.L S.
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SPECIAL FEATURES ¸¸¸¸3¸¸ i_ ¸ iiiiiiii_;;;;;_i!ii_i; The "V_chip mode" screen will appear. Press the OHV button twice, and h gh ight TVgutd_N • _MpAA ratingi" _ MPAA rating • C_langepin • O_ve ±Ent [_E_t ¸ While" MPAA rating" is highlighted, _G _ press the VO/+ button.
TROUBLES}lOOTING If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Identifying Problems Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel.
APPENDIX Cleaning Maintaining Your With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of"service. Please follo_ V these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your T_/_ Placement Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid oi- dusty places.