Summary of the content on the page No. 1
T X M 1 9 6 7
T X M 1 3 6 7
T X M 1 9 9 7
C O L O R T E L E V I S I O N
.............
Owner’s
Instructions
Printed in Mexico
AA68-02340A (ENG)
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK DONOTOPEN 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. Not
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! 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 will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. Important Safety Information To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when insta
Summary of the content on the page No. 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 at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the unit. • Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system dur- ing a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightnin
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
1) Read these instructions. DOUBLE INSULATED - When servicing 2) Keep these instructions. use only identical replacement parts. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not def
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
C O N T E N T S 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 Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
C O N T E N T S Chapter 4: Special Featur e s . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Chapter One Y O U R N E W T V 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 setting 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 sharp
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Y O U R N E W T V Familiarizing Yourself with The TV F ront 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. Î M E N U ¬ Remote Control Sensor Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's fea- Aim the remote control towards this spot on the tures. TV. « VOL – , + ö STAND BY Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also Lights up when you turn the power off. used to sele
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Y O U R N E W T V Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.7. Î VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks « VHF/UHF Antenna terminal Use these jacks to connect a VCR or other Use this terminal to connect an outdoor video equipment. antenna or cable system. 1.3 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Y O U R N E W T V Remote Control (Type 1) You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. Î POWER ý MENU P ress to turn the TV on and off. Press this button to see the easy-to-use menu system. « TV/VIDEO Press to watch TV picture and ï VOL – and VOL + (Volume) a picture from a connected Press VOL – to lower the vol- component (VCR, LDP etc.). ume; press VOL + to raise the volume. Also use with the ÿ Number
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Y O U R N E W T V Remote Control (Type 2) You can use the remote control up to a distance of 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 most VCR’s and cable boxes. See page 4.1 for details. Î POWER ý MUTE P ress to turn the TV on and off. Press to mute (silence) the vol- ume. « Number buttons Press to directly select chan- ï CH s and CH t (Channel) nels on the TV. Press CH s or CH t to change channels. Als
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Y O U R N E W T V Remote Control (Type 2) ñ TV þ TV/VIDEO Press to use your remote con- Press to switch between a TV trol to operate your TV. picture and a picture from a connected component ò VCR (VCR,LDP etc.). Press to use your remote con- trol to operate your VCR. × VOL – and VOL + (Volume) Press VOL – to lower the vol- ® CABLE ume; press VOL + to raise the Press to use your remote con- volume. Also use with the trol to operate a cable box. menu system. õ SET ± MENU Use this button when you
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
2 Chapter Tw o I N S TA L L AT I O N 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 twi
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
I N S TA L L AT I O N 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 a 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles A l l C h a n n e l s This terminal might be labeled 1 “ANT OUT,” “VHF OUT,” or simply, Find the cable that is con- “OUT.” nected to the ANTENNA 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.
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
I N S TA L L AT I O N 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 view- ing. Set the A/B switch
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 2.1-2.4). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the VCR’s ANTENNA IN terminal. 3 Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s ANTENNA OUT termi- nal. 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s a
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
I N S TA L L AT I O N 6 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AUDIO IN terminal. 7 Connect a video cable to the VCR’s VIDEO OUT terminal. 8 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s VIDEO IN terminal. CHAPTER TWO: INSTALLATION 2.6
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder You can connect a camcorder to your TV, which enables you to view camcorder tapes without a VCR. The audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually included with a camcorder. You can also purchase them at your local electronics store. 1 Locate the camcorder’s A/V output jacks on the camcorder. 2 Connect an audio cable to the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT terminal. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AUDIO IN terminal. 4 Connect a
