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TXL2791F
TXM2790F
TXM3292F
COLOR TELEVISION
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Owner’s
Instructions
AA68-01698B-00(ENG)
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Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 with any inside part of this product. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product
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Thank You for 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, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. Important Safety Information Always be careful when using your TV receiver. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
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• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on 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. • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a light- ning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent dam- age to the unit due to lightning and power-line su
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CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Front/Side Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Customizing Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR. . . . 4.1 Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Fine Tuning Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 Digital Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter One YOUR NEW TV List of 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-to-use on-screen menu system • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off • Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory • Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels • A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems • Fine tuning control for the
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YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. For model TXL2791F For model TXM2790F For model TXM3292F Œ TV/VIDEO (TXM3292F) ˆ Remote Control Sensor Press to change between viewing TV programs Aim the remote control towards this spot on the and signals from other components. TV. ´ MENU Ø POWER & TIMER indicator Pre
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YOUR NEW TV Front/Side Panel Jacks You can use the front/Side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equip- ment, see pages 2.1 – 2.8.) For model TXM2790F For model TXL2791F For model TXM3292F Œ AUDIO INPUTS ˇ S-VIDEO INPUT jack Used to connect the audio signals from a cam- (TXM3292F) corder or video game. Used to connect an S-Video signal from a cam- corder or a video game. ´ VIDEO INPUT Used to
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YOUR NEW TV 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 laserdisc player. Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a laserdisc, 2 VCRs, etc.) For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.8. Œ VIDEO INPUT jack ¨ SUPER VIDEO INPUT jack Video signals from VCRs, DVD (For models TXL2791F/ players and similar devices. TXM3292F) S-Video s
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YOUR NEW TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR and cable box. See page 4.1 for details. Note: The buttons that are not described below do not function. Œ POWER ˝ TV Turns the TV on and off. Press to use your remote control to operate your TV. ´ Number buttons Press to select channels directly VCR on the TV. Press to use your remote contro
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YOUR NEW TV Remote Control ˜ VCR Controls • REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape in your VCR. • STOP Press this button to stop a tape during play, record, rewind or fast forward. If the button is pressed during Full-Automatic play, the function will be can- celled. • PLAY Press the PLAY button to play back prerecorded tapes. • F. F Press to fast forward the tape in your VCR. • PAUSE Press to pause your VCR’s tape. For models TXL2791F/TXM3292F 1.6 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV
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YOUR NEW TV Remote Control Œ POWER ” SLEEP Turns the TV on and off. Press to select a preset time inter- val for automatic shutoff. ´ Number buttons Press to select channels directly ’ MTS (Multichannel on the TV. Television Stereo) Press to choose stereo, mono or ˇ +100 Separate Audio Program (SAP Press to select channels over 100. broadcast). For example, to select channel 121, press “+100,” then ˝ V.CHIP(Only USA) press “2” and “1.” Press to set up and activate the parental locks. ¨ MUTE Pre
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2 Chapter Two INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,” on page 2.2. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas,” on page 2.2. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300-ohm twin flat lea
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INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel. Separate VHF and UHF 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 TV. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner. 2 Plug the combiner into the VHF/UHF terminal on t
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INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels This terminal might be labeled 1 “ANT OUT,” “VHF OUT,” or simply, Find the cable that is con- nected to the ANTENNA “OUT.” OUT terminal on your cable box. 2 Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need
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INSTALLATION 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch. 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch. 6 Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV. After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the “B”
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INSTALLATION 3 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV. A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store). 4 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV. If you have a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, use the Y-connector (not supplied) to hook up to the left and right audio input jacks of the TV. If your VCR is stereo, you must con- nect two c
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INSTALLATION Connecting an S-VHS VCR (For models TXL2791F/TXM3292F) 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 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV. 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the 2 AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV. Make sure the jacks you are using are underneath the numbe
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INSTALLATION 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 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. (The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR.) 2 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR. Refer to your VCR’s instructions
