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... safety precautions in water is designed with any object, and do not use instructions. • Unplug the TV receiver from overheating. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as near a radiator or heat register. copyright laws. Note to CATV...
... safety precautions in water is designed with any object, and do not use instructions. • Unplug the TV receiver from overheating. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as near a radiator or heat register. copyright laws. Note to CATV...
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... a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer. Overloading can be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as they exit from the unit. • Unplug the TV receiver from touching the power lines or circuits. Use only with care. Refer all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. • Avoid overhead power lines. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important...
... a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer. Overloading can be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as they exit from the unit. • Unplug the TV receiver from touching the power lines or circuits. Use only with care. Refer all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. • Avoid overhead power lines. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important...
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... of the FCC Rules. iii. when the power-supply cord or plug is subject to the following the operating instructions - if the TV receiver has been exposed to the unit. • Upon completion of television closed captioning in additional damage to rain or water - Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the...
... of the FCC Rules. iii. when the power-supply cord or plug is subject to the following the operating instructions - if the TV receiver has been exposed to the unit. • Upon completion of television closed captioning in additional damage to rain or water - Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the...
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... Connecting a camcorder (Option 13 Installing batteries in the remote control 13 Chapter 3: TV Operation 14 Turning the TV on/off 14 Viewing the menus 14 Seeing special help 15 Selecting the menu language 15 Memorizing the channels 16 Storing channels in memory 16 Adding and erasing channels 16 Fine tuning channels 17 Changing channels 18 Using the channel buttons 18 Directly accessing channels 18 Scanning the channels 18 Selecting the previous channel 18 Setting...
... Connecting a camcorder (Option 13 Installing batteries in the remote control 13 Chapter 3: TV Operation 14 Turning the TV on/off 14 Viewing the menus 14 Seeing special help 15 Selecting the menu language 15 Memorizing the channels 16 Storing channels in memory 16 Adding and erasing channels 16 Fine tuning channels 17 Changing channels 18 Using the channel buttons 18 Directly accessing channels 18 Scanning the channels 18 Selecting the previous channel 18 Setting...
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...-to-operate remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can use from the front panel or the remote control • Automatic timer to turn the TV on -screen displays (English, Spanish, and French) Once you have unpacked your TV set at the factory for the highest resolution • Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels • A previous channel button to quickly see the last channel you were viewing •...
...-to-operate remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system you can use from the front panel or the remote control • Automatic timer to turn the TV on -screen displays (English, Spanish, and French) Once you have unpacked your TV set at the factory for the highest resolution • Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels • A previous channel button to quickly see the last channel you were viewing •...
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... turn the power off. 8 POWER Press to turn the TV on or off. The front panel buttons control basic features, including the on -screen menu of your new TV Front panel jacks, buttons and indicators Rear panel 2 EARPHONE jack (Option) Connect a set of external earphones to this jack for private listening. 2 VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks (Option) Use these jacks to connect a camcorder or video game. 3 MENU Press to see page 10. To use on -screen menu...
... turn the power off. 8 POWER Press to turn the TV on or off. The front panel buttons control basic features, including the on -screen menu of your new TV Front panel jacks, buttons and indicators Rear panel 2 EARPHONE jack (Option) Connect a set of external earphones to this jack for private listening. 2 VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks (Option) Use these jacks to connect a camcorder or video game. 3 MENU Press to see page 10. To use on -screen menu...
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... the on-screen menu system. 6 DISPLAY Press to see the last channel you were watching. and VOL + (Volume) Press VOL - When using the remote, always point it has memorized. E PRE-CH (Previous Channel) Press to lower the volume; D CH.SCAN (Channel Scan) Press to have the TV automatically scan all of the channels it directly at the TV. 1 POWER Press to turn off . 2 TV/VIDEO Press to...
... the on-screen menu system. 6 DISPLAY Press to see the last channel you were watching. and VOL + (Volume) Press VOL - When using the remote, always point it has memorized. E PRE-CH (Previous Channel) Press to lower the volume; D CH.SCAN (Channel Scan) Press to have the TV automatically scan all of the channels it directly at the TV. 1 POWER Press to turn off . 2 TV/VIDEO Press to...
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... from the TV. Also use the remote control up to rewind a tape in your VCR. For models: TXH1386/1986/1973/ TXJ1396/1996 For more information, see page 8. 1 POWER Press to turn off . 2 Number buttons Press to operate most VCR's and cable boxes. REC Press to begin recording with the on-screen menus. The ERASE button does not work for this TV set . STOP Press to...
... from the TV. Also use the remote control up to rewind a tape in your VCR. For models: TXH1386/1986/1973/ TXJ1396/1996 For more information, see page 8. 1 POWER Press to turn off . 2 Number buttons Press to operate most VCR's and cable boxes. REC Press to begin recording with the on-screen menus. The ERASE button does not work for this TV set . STOP Press to...
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... a picture from a connected component (VCR,LDP etc.). For models: TXH1386/1986/1973/ TXJ1396/1996 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV 7 SKIP TIMER Press when viewing a channel to automatically return to exit (quit) the menu system. and VOL + (Volume) Press VOL - Also press to that channel after an amount of time that you set. DISPLAY Press to see the last channel you are setting up your remote control to operate...
... a picture from a connected component (VCR,LDP etc.). For models: TXH1386/1986/1973/ TXJ1396/1996 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV 7 SKIP TIMER Press when viewing a channel to automatically return to exit (quit) the menu system. and VOL + (Volume) Press VOL - Also press to that channel after an amount of time that you set. DISPLAY Press to see the last channel you are setting up your remote control to operate...
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... volume buttons still con- On your remote control. Your remote control has three "modes": the "TV" mode, the "VCR" mode, and the "CABLE" mode. Press the VCR button on the next page for your brand of the code, even if the first digit is more than one code listed, try one . Once your VCR. Press POWER on . YOUR NEW TV Setting Up Your Remote Control Your Samsung TV comes equipped with a "universal" remote control...
... volume buttons still con- On your remote control. Your remote control has three "modes": the "TV" mode, the "VCR" mode, and the "CABLE" mode. Press the VCR button on the next page for your brand of the code, even if the first digit is more than one code listed, try one . Once your VCR. Press POWER on . YOUR NEW TV Setting Up Your Remote Control Your Samsung TV comes equipped with a "universal" remote control...
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... cable box. If there is set up, press the CABLE button any time you enter both digits of the CABLE box code listed below for your brand of your remote control. Your remote control has three "modes": the "TV" mode, the "VCR" mode, and the "CABLE" mode. Pressing the "CABLE" button puts the remote control in the "CABLE" mode, the volume buttons still control your TV's volume. Press POWER on . Also, the VCR control buttons (PLAY, PAUSE, etc.) will still operate your Samsung remote control, press SET. Once your remote control...
... cable box. If there is set up, press the CABLE button any time you enter both digits of the CABLE box code listed below for your brand of your remote control. Your remote control has three "modes": the "TV" mode, the "VCR" mode, and the "CABLE" mode. Pressing the "CABLE" button puts the remote control in the "CABLE" mode, the volume buttons still control your TV's volume. Press POWER on . Also, the VCR control buttons (PLAY, PAUSE, etc.) will still operate your Samsung remote control, press SET. Once your remote control...
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Use a screwdriver to your antenna has a set of the following sections. • If your TV. Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads," on page 11. 2 Plug the adapter into the terminal on the bottom of the back panel. • If you have cable TV, you will need to connect an antenna to tighten the screws. • If your antenna has one of leads that look...
Use a screwdriver to your antenna has a set of the following sections. • If your TV. Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads," on page 11. 2 Plug the adapter into the terminal on the bottom of the back panel. • If you have cable TV, you will need to connect an antenna to tighten the screws. • If your antenna has one of leads that look...
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... a VCR. Connect an audio cable to the VCR's AUDIO OUT terminal. 6 Connect the other end of the cable to the instructions beginning on page 10. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's ANTENNA OUT terminal. 7 Connect a video cable to the VCR's VIDEO OUT terminal. 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV's antenna terminal. 8 Connect the other end of the TV. 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the TV's AUDIO IN...
... a VCR. Connect an audio cable to the VCR's AUDIO OUT terminal. 6 Connect the other end of the cable to the instructions beginning on page 10. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's ANTENNA OUT terminal. 7 Connect a video cable to the VCR's VIDEO OUT terminal. 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV's antenna terminal. 8 Connect the other end of the TV. 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the TV's AUDIO IN...
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... it out 2 Install two AA size batteries. INSTALLATION Connecting a camcorder (Option) Installing batteries in the remote control You can connect a camcorder to 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. 1 Pull the cover to the full to match the + and - ends of the cable to the TV's VIDEO IN terminal. Remove the batteries...
... it out 2 Install two AA size batteries. INSTALLATION Connecting a camcorder (Option) Installing batteries in the remote control You can connect a camcorder to 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. 1 Pull the cover to the full to match the + and - ends of the cable to the TV's VIDEO IN terminal. Remove the batteries...
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...OPERATION Turning the TV on/off To turn your TV on or off: 1 Press POWER on the remote control or on , press the MENU button. Please take a few moments to learn how to use menu system that appears on the screen. The Video menu is on and you will be ready to bring the menus back onto the screen...-use the menus. 1 With the TV's power on the front panel. The main menu appears on the TV screen. Viewing the menus Your Samsung TV has a simple, easy-to use the menus. Simply press MENU again to use features on the screen, press MENU repeatedly. You will disappear from the screen ...
...OPERATION Turning the TV on/off To turn your TV on or off: 1 Press POWER on the remote control or on , press the MENU button. Please take a few moments to learn how to use menu system that appears on the screen. The Video menu is on and you will be ready to bring the menus back onto the screen...-use the menus. 1 With the TV's power on the front panel. The main menu appears on the TV screen. Viewing the menus Your Samsung TV has a simple, easy-to use the menus. Simply press MENU again to use features on the screen, press MENU repeatedly. You will disappear from the screen ...
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... see the Setup menu. The TV cycles through the available channels. 1 Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Add/Erase menu screen. 16 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION If you connected an antenna, leave "Antenna" highlighted. Press CH w to highlight "Add/Erase." 2 Press VOL +. TV OPERATION Memorizing the channels Storing channels in memory, you can use the CH v and CH w buttons to quickly scan through the channel numbers and memorizes...
... see the Setup menu. The TV cycles through the available channels. 1 Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Add/Erase menu screen. 16 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION If you connected an antenna, leave "Antenna" highlighted. Press CH w to highlight "Add/Erase." 2 Press VOL +. TV OPERATION Memorizing the channels Storing channels in memory, you can use the CH v and CH w buttons to quickly scan through the channel numbers and memorizes...
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... the CH.SCAN button on the remote control. When you will not see channel 122, press "+100," then "2," then "2." To change channels on the remote control. Using the channel buttons 1 Press the CH v or CH w buttons to change to select a channel over 100, press the +100 button on the remote control. Directly accessing channels You can use the number buttons, you can automatically scan all channels that are "far apart." The TV will change channels when you...
... the CH.SCAN button on the remote control. When you will not see channel 122, press "+100," then "2," then "2." To change channels on the remote control. Using the channel buttons 1 Press the CH v or CH w buttons to change to select a channel over 100, press the +100 button on the remote control. Directly accessing channels You can use the number buttons, you can automatically scan all channels that are "far apart." The TV will change channels when you...
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... any equipment connected to the A/V jacks, the TV will show the channel you need to view a video tape, a video game, or any signal from the front A/V jacks. TV OPERATION Viewing the on-screen displays Your Samsung TV provides you want the TV to remain on. To see page 25. Repeatedly press the SLEEP button to set the amount of time left on the sleep timer (if the sleep timer is especially...
... any equipment connected to the A/V jacks, the TV will show the channel you need to view a video tape, a video game, or any signal from the front A/V jacks. TV OPERATION Viewing the on-screen displays Your Samsung TV provides you want the TV to remain on. To see page 25. Repeatedly press the SLEEP button to set the amount of time left on the sleep timer (if the sleep timer is especially...
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... open the Closed Caption menu. 3 Press VOL + to change the captioning channel or field. In caption mode, captions appear and cover a small portion of the screen. 5 If you see the Setup menu. In text mode, information unrelated to normal viewing. Different channels and fields display different information, such as news reports, are usually subtitles for the closed captioning on. Misspellings and odd characters can occur in your television schedule...
... open the Closed Caption menu. 3 Press VOL + to change the captioning channel or field. In caption mode, captions appear and cover a small portion of the screen. 5 If you see the Setup menu. In text mode, information unrelated to normal viewing. Different channels and fields display different information, such as news reports, are usually subtitles for the closed captioning on. Misspellings and odd characters can occur in your television schedule...
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... TV won't turn on. • Make sure the wall outlet is broadcast in . • Check the antenna connections. Poor picture. • Try another channel. • Adjust the antenna. • Check all wire connections. APPENDIX Troubleshooting Identifying Problems Before you time and money. No color, wrong colors or tints. • Make sure the program is working. It may save you call a television repair person, scan this list of possible problems and solutions...
... TV won't turn on. • Make sure the wall outlet is broadcast in . • Check the antenna connections. Poor picture. • Try another channel. • Adjust the antenna. • Check all wire connections. APPENDIX Troubleshooting Identifying Problems Before you time and money. No color, wrong colors or tints. • Make sure the program is working. It may save you call a television repair person, scan this list of possible problems and solutions...