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... Antennas 11 Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads 11 Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 12 Separate VHF and UHF Antennas 12 Connecting Cable TV 12 Cable without a Cable Box 12 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 13 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels 13... Connecting a VCR 15 Connecting an S-VHS VCR 16 Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV 17 Connecting a DVD Player 17 Connecting a Camcorder 18 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 19 Chapter 3: Operation 20 Turning the...
... Antennas 11 Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads 11 Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 12 Separate VHF and UHF Antennas 12 Connecting Cable TV 12 Cable without a Cable Box 12 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 13 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels 13... Connecting a VCR 15 Connecting an S-VHS VCR 16 Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV 17 Connecting a DVD Player 17 Connecting a Camcorder 18 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 19 Chapter 3: Operation 20 Turning the...
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CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features 32 Fine Tuning Channels 32 Selecting the Color Tone 33 Changing the Screen Size 34 Using the Surf Feature 35 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack 36 Extra Sound Settings 37 Setting the On/Off Timer 38 Setting the Sleep Timer 39 Viewing Closed Captions 40 Using the V-Chip 41 Customizing Your Remote Control 46 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 48 Identifying Problems 48 Appendix 49 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 49 Using Your TV in Another Country 49 Specifications 49 3
CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features 32 Fine Tuning Channels 32 Selecting the Color Tone 33 Changing the Screen Size 34 Using the Surf Feature 35 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack 36 Extra Sound Settings 37 Setting the On/Off Timer 38 Setting the Sleep Timer 39 Viewing Closed Captions 40 Using the V-Chip 41 Customizing Your Remote Control 46 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 48 Identifying Problems 48 Appendix 49 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 49 Using Your TV in Another Country 49 Specifications 49 3
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...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 ...-00325B)/ Remote Control(AA59-00316B)/ Owner's Instructions/ Warranty Card; 2EA/ AAA Batteries(4301-000121) AAA Batteries(4301-000121) Safety Guide Manual Registration Card 4 This TV is missing or broken, call your TV, check to make sure that you have unpacked your dealer. Chapter One YOUR NEW...
...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 ...-00325B)/ Remote Control(AA59-00316B)/ Owner's Instructions/ Warranty Card; 2EA/ AAA Batteries(4301-000121) AAA Batteries(4301-000121) Safety Guide Manual Registration Card 4 This TV is missing or broken, call your TV, check to make sure that you have unpacked your dealer. Chapter One YOUR NEW...
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TX-P2028 TX-P2030 TX-P2034 TX-P2036 Œ MENU Press to see an on -screen menu. ˇ CH (M) and CH (L) Press to change channels. Also used to select items on the on -screen menu of your TV's basic features, including the on and off . Ø POWER Press to turn the TV on -screen menu. To... Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. ˆ STAND BY indicator Lights up when you must use the remote control. YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV's features. ´ VOL - , + Press to increase or ...
TX-P2028 TX-P2030 TX-P2034 TX-P2036 Œ MENU Press to see an on -screen menu. ˇ CH (M) and CH (L) Press to change channels. Also used to select items on the on -screen menu of your TV's basic features, including the on and off . Ø POWER Press to turn the TV on -screen menu. To... Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. ˆ STAND BY indicator Lights up when you must use the remote control. YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV's features. ´ VOL - , + Press to increase or ...
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YOUR NEW TV Side Panel Jacks You 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 information on connecting equipment, see page 18.) TX-P2028 TX-P2030/TX-P2034 TX-P2036 Œ AUDIO INPUTS Audio signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. ´ VIDEO INPUT Video signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. ˇ HEADPHONE Connect a set of external headphones to this jack for private listening. 6
YOUR NEW TV Side Panel Jacks You 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 information on connecting equipment, see page 18.) TX-P2028 TX-P2030/TX-P2034 TX-P2036 Œ AUDIO INPUTS Audio signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. ´ VIDEO INPUT Video signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. ˇ HEADPHONE Connect a set of external headphones to this jack for private listening. 6
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... or DVD player. Ø DVD VIDEO INPUT Connect video from a DVD player. When not using the DVD video input jacks. YOUR NEW TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect the audio signals from a DVD player when using the DVD jacks, these jacks to ...from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. ˆ S-VIDEO INPUT Connect to a cable TV system. 7 Because there are identical to A/V signals being displayed on connecting equipment, see pages 11-17. TX-P2028 TX-P2030/TX-P2034/TX-P2036 Œ AUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUTS These audio-video signals are two sets of input jacks...
... or DVD player. Ø DVD VIDEO INPUT Connect video from a DVD player. When not using the DVD video input jacks. YOUR NEW TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect the audio signals from a DVD player when using the DVD jacks, these jacks to ...from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. ˆ S-VIDEO INPUT Connect to a cable TV system. 7 Because there are identical to A/V signals being displayed on connecting equipment, see pages 11-17. TX-P2028 TX-P2030/TX-P2034/TX-P2036 Œ AUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUTS These audio-video signals are two sets of input jacks...
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...device to be controlled by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized sound settings). ˇ P.MODE Adjust the TV picture by the Samsung remote control (i.e., TV, Set Top Box, VCR, Cable box, or DVD). PRE-CH Tunes to the previous channel. Ò...Press to exit the menu. ˜ Up,Down,Left, Right (L,M,œ,√)/ ENTER Press to select highlight up to about 23 feet from the TV. TX-P2036 8 You can use your remote control to operate your personal, customized picture settings). ¨ Number buttons Press to select channels directly on -...
...device to be controlled by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized sound settings). ˇ P.MODE Adjust the TV picture by the Samsung remote control (i.e., TV, Set Top Box, VCR, Cable box, or DVD). PRE-CH Tunes to the previous channel. Ò...Press to exit the menu. ˜ Up,Down,Left, Right (L,M,œ,√)/ ENTER Press to select highlight up to about 23 feet from the TV. TX-P2036 8 You can use your remote control to operate your personal, customized picture settings). ¨ Number buttons Press to select channels directly on -...
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.... ˛ RESET If your VCR. FF Press to fast forward the tape in your remote control is pressed during play, record, rewind or fast forward. TX-P2036 9 If the button is not functioning properly, take out the batteries and press the reset button for about 2~3 seconds. PLAY/PAUSE Press the PLAY.../PAUSE button to play back prerecorded tapes or pause the tape. Re-insert the batteries and try using the remote control again. YOUR NEW TV Remote Control ¿ VCR Controls REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape in your VCR. ¸ SET Use this button to stop a tape during Full-...
.... ˛ RESET If your VCR. FF Press to fast forward the tape in your remote control is pressed during play, record, rewind or fast forward. TX-P2036 9 If the button is not functioning properly, take out the batteries and press the reset button for about 2~3 seconds. PLAY/PAUSE Press the PLAY.../PAUSE button to play back prerecorded tapes or pause the tape. Re-insert the batteries and try using the remote control again. YOUR NEW TV Remote Control ¿ VCR Controls REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape in your VCR. ¸ SET Use this button to stop a tape during Full-...
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... Audio Program (SAP broadcast). ' TURBO Press to turn the TURBO sound On or Off. ˝ PRE-CH Tunes to the previous channel. Ô TV/VIDEO Press to display all of the available video sources (i.e., Antenna/Cable, VCR). CH and CH (Channel Up/Down) Press CH or CH ... (or change channels. Ò INFO Press to see the time, channel, etc., on the TV. ˇ +100 Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff. ∏ MENU Displays the main on-screen menu. TX-P2028/TX-P2030/TX-P2034 10 For example, to select channel 121, press "+100," then press "2" and "1." ¨...
... Audio Program (SAP broadcast). ' TURBO Press to turn the TURBO sound On or Off. ˝ PRE-CH Tunes to the previous channel. Ô TV/VIDEO Press to display all of the available video sources (i.e., Antenna/Cable, VCR). CH and CH (Channel Up/Down) Press CH or CH ... (or change channels. Ò INFO Press to see the time, channel, etc., on the TV. ˇ +100 Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff. ∏ MENU Displays the main on-screen menu. TX-P2028/TX-P2030/TX-P2034 10 For example, to select channel 121, press "+100," then press "2" and "1." ¨...
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...Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the rear panel. M Because this TV is cable-ready, you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to view unscrambled cable channels. 12 Separate VHF and UHF... back of the back panel. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of...
...Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the rear panel. M Because this TV is cable-ready, you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to view unscrambled cable channels. 12 Separate VHF and UHF... back of the back panel. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of...
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... ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box. M This terminal might be labeled "ANT OUT", "VHF OUT" or simply, "OUT". 2 Connect the other end of the TV.
... ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box. M This terminal might be labeled "ANT OUT", "VHF OUT" or simply, "OUT". 2 Connect the other end of the TV.
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Incoming Cable Splitter Cable Box RF (A/B) Switch TV Rear After you've made this connection, set the A/B switch to "B", you set the A/B switch to the cable box's output ...is usually channel 3 or 4.) 14 Set the A/B switch to the "B" position to view scrambled channels. (When you will need to tune your TV to the "A" position for normal viewing. Incoming Cable Splitter Cable Box RF (A/B) Switch 5 Connect another cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on 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.
Incoming Cable Splitter Cable Box RF (A/B) Switch TV Rear After you've made this connection, set the A/B switch to "B", you set the A/B switch to the cable box's output ...is usually channel 3 or 4.) 14 Set the A/B switch to the "B" position to view scrambled channels. (When you will need to tune your TV to the "A" position for normal viewing. Incoming Cable Splitter Cable Box RF (A/B) Switch 5 Connect another cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on 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.
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...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 ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of audio cables between...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 11-14). VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Audio Cable 5 Connect a video cable between... the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV. Note: This figure shows the Standard connector-jack panel. The actual configuration for your VCR ...
...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 ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of audio cables between...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 11-14). VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Audio Cable 5 Connect a video cable between... the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV. Note: This figure shows the Standard connector-jack panel. The actual configuration for your VCR ...
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... Cable 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV. INSTALLATION Connecting an S-VHS VCR (TX-P2034/TX-P2036) 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...
... Cable 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the TV. INSTALLATION Connecting an S-VHS VCR (TX-P2034/TX-P2036) 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...
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... 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. INSTALLATION Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV (TX-P2030/TX-P2034/TX-P2036) Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to 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...
... 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. INSTALLATION Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV (TX-P2030/TX-P2034/TX-P2036) Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to 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...
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... Connect an audio cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the VIDEO terminal on the side of the TV. Camcorder Output Jacks Audio Cable Y-Connector TV Side Panel 3 Connect a video cable between the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AUDIO terminals on the .... (Also see "Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape" on page 31.) 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. Camcorder Output Jacks Video Cable TV Side Panel The audio-video cables shown here are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The side panel...
... Connect an audio cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the VIDEO terminal on the side of the TV. Camcorder Output Jacks Audio Cable Y-Connector TV Side Panel 3 Connect a video cable between the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AUDIO terminals on the .... (Also see "Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape" on page 31.) 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. Camcorder Output Jacks Video Cable TV Side Panel The audio-video cables shown here are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The side panel...
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The remote control can be different. 19 M 2 Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for a long time. The actual configuration may be used up to match the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries with the diagram ...
The remote control can be different. 19 M 2 Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for a long time. The actual configuration may be used up to match the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries with the diagram ...
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C h a pOtPEeRArTIOTN h r e e OPERATION Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on , press the MENU button. Its left side has four icons: Picture, Sound, Channel and Function. M M The on-... control. Mode Adjust Color Tone Size Picture œ Dynamic √ √ : Cool : Normal Move Select Exit 2 Use the L and M buttons to highlight one of the TV to make selections. Then press the √ button to exit. am : Dynamic : Custom : Stereo M The on the front panel. The main menu appears on -screen...
C h a pOtPEeRArTIOTN h r e e OPERATION Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on , press the MENU button. Its left side has four icons: Picture, Sound, Channel and Function. M M The on-... control. Mode Adjust Color Tone Size Picture œ Dynamic √ √ : Cool : Normal Move Select Exit 2 Use the L and M buttons to highlight one of the TV to make selections. Then press the √ button to exit. am : Dynamic : Custom : Stereo M The on the front panel. The main menu appears on -screen...
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... to exit. Proceed to scan through these choices: ANT (antenna), STD, HRC or IRC (all of cable system that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). 1 Press the MENU button to identify the type of the available channels for memorizing channels: selecting a ...adding and deleting channels (manual). Move Select Exit Note: STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your television can memorize and store all cable TV). Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your local cable company to display the menu. ANT/CATV œ ...
... to exit. Proceed to scan through these choices: ANT (antenna), STD, HRC or IRC (all of cable system that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). 1 Press the MENU button to identify the type of the available channels for memorizing channels: selecting a ...adding and deleting channels (manual). Move Select Exit Note: STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your television can memorize and store all cable TV). Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your local cable company to display the menu. ANT/CATV œ ...
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...correct signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, IRC). Press the EXIT button to two minutes. ANT/CATV œ Auto Program TV/AV œ Fine Tune Add/Erase Channel ANT √ √ TV √ √ √ Move Select Exit M 3 Press the œ or √ button. This takes about ...one to exit. 23 OPERATION Storing Channels in memory. ANT/CATV œ Auto Program TV/AV œ Fine Tune Add/Erase Channel ANT √ √ TV √ √ √ Press the MENU button, then press the L or M Move Select Exit button to ...
...correct signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, IRC). Press the EXIT button to two minutes. ANT/CATV œ Auto Program TV/AV œ Fine Tune Add/Erase Channel ANT √ √ TV √ √ √ Move Select Exit M 3 Press the œ or √ button. This takes about ...one to exit. 23 OPERATION Storing Channels in memory. ANT/CATV œ Auto Program TV/AV œ Fine Tune Add/Erase Channel ANT √ √ TV √ √ √ Press the MENU button, then press the L or M Move Select Exit button to ...