TXN2734F / TXN2434F / TXN2034F TXN2036F / TXN2730F / TXN2030F TXN2726 ................................................................................................................... COLOR TELEVISION 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsungusa.com Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 www.samsung.ca ............. Owner's Instructions AA68-03165A-00 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. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Caution: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug. Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights. To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. As an ENERGY STAR Partner. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 2 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 installing, using, and maintaining your machine. · Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV receiver. · Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. · Heed all warnings on the TV receiver and in the operating instructions. · Follow all operating instructions. · Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning, Use a damp cloth, Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. · Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such additions may cause risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury. · Do not use the TV receiver where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc. · Do not place the TV receiver on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV receiver may fall, causing injury to people and/or damage to the TV. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV receiver. · Follow the manufacturer's instructions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move the TV receiver and its cart with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart to overturn. · Provide ventilation for the TV receiver. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the TV receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you've followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. · Operate your TV receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. · Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this TV is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. 3 · 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 during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges. · An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. Avoid overhead power lines: When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines might be fatal. · Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. · Do not insert foreign objects through openings in the unit, as they may touch dangerous voltages or cause damage. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV receiver. · Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV receiver, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Read information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM · Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged - If liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the TV - If the TV receiver has been exposed to rain or water - If the TV receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions - If the TV receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged - When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct degradation in performance · If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV receiver to normal. · When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit. · Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the TV receiver is in a safe operating condition. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. 4 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. DOUBLE INSULATED - When servicing use only identical replacement parts. 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 defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a used, caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 5 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Side Panel Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Separate VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cable without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting an S-VHS VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV. . . . . . . . . 21 Connecting a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Connecting a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Chapter 3: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Turning the TV On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Plug & Play Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Viewing the Menus . . ...