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... is a possibility, such as practical. Caution: FCC regulations state that the cable ground shall be careful when using , and maintaining your TV receiver. copyright laws. Such additions may result in mind when installing, using your machine. • Read all safety and operating instructions before...it . Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to rain or moisture. (Option) As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. If you 've followed the manufacturer's instructions for future reference. • Heed all warnings on a rack or bookcase, ...
... is a possibility, such as practical. Caution: FCC regulations state that the cable ground shall be careful when using , and maintaining your TV receiver. copyright laws. Such additions may result in mind when installing, using your machine. • Read all safety and operating instructions before...it . Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to rain or moisture. (Option) As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. If you 've followed the manufacturer's instructions for future reference. • Heed all warnings on a rack or bookcase, ...
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... • Protect the power cord. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information, continued Save These Instructions • Do not place the TV receiver on the TV receiver. • Ground outdoor antennas. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer ... during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. • Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by items placed on the ...
... • Protect the power cord. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information, continued Save These Instructions • Do not place the TV receiver on the TV receiver. • Ground outdoor antennas. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer ... during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. • Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by items placed on the ...
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... to the following two conditions: (1) This device may result in performance If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those that the TV receiver is in accordance with part 15 of any interference that are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by... the FCC rules. Adjusting other controls may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any service or repairs to this TV receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to rain or water - This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in...
... to the following two conditions: (1) This device may result in performance If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those that the TV receiver is in accordance with part 15 of any interference that are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by... the FCC rules. Adjusting other controls may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any service or repairs to this TV receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to rain or water - This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in...
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...antennas 10 Antennas with 300-ohm flat twin leads 10 Antennas with 75-ohm round leads 11 Separate VHF and UHF antennas 11 Connecting cable TV 11 Cable without a converter box 11 Cable with a converter box 11 Connecting a VCR 12 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...
...antennas 10 Antennas with 300-ohm flat twin leads 10 Antennas with 75-ohm round leads 11 Separate VHF and UHF antennas 11 Connecting cable TV 11 Cable without a converter box 11 Cable with a converter box 11 Connecting a VCR 12 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...
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CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special features 23 Setting the On/Off Timer 23 Using the SURF 24 Viewing Closed Captions 25 Spanish Quick Reference 26 Appendix 31 Troubleshooting 31 Identifying problems 31 Cleaning and maintaining your TV 32 Using your TV in another country 32 Specifications 32 2 CONTENTS
CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special features 23 Setting the On/Off Timer 23 Using the SURF 24 Viewing Closed Captions 25 Spanish Quick Reference 26 Appendix 31 Troubleshooting 31 Identifying problems 31 Cleaning and maintaining your TV 32 Using your TV in another country 32 Specifications 32 2 CONTENTS
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... designed and engineered using the latest technology. wireless remote control television this manual CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV 3 CHAPTER ONE YOUR NEW TV List of your TV set). Along with the standard features you expect, Samsung has included the following special features: • Easy-to-operate remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen...
... designed and engineered using the latest technology. wireless remote control television this manual CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV 3 CHAPTER ONE YOUR NEW TV List of your TV set). Along with the standard features you expect, Samsung has included the following special features: • Easy-to-operate remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen...
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... or off. The front panel buttons control basic features, including the on connecting equipment, please see an easy-to-use on-screen menu of your TV's features. 4 - VOL and VOL + Press to change the volume or to change features on the menu. 5 CH w and CH v Press to ...Aim the remote control towards this terminal to connect an outdoor antenna or cable system. For information on -screen menu system. YOUR NEW TV Learning about 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...
... or off. The front panel buttons control basic features, including the on connecting equipment, please see an easy-to-use on-screen menu of your TV's features. 4 - VOL and VOL + Press to change the volume or to change features on the menu. 5 CH w and CH v Press to ...Aim the remote control towards this terminal to connect an outdoor antenna or cable system. For information on -screen menu system. YOUR NEW TV Learning about 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...
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... the on-screen menu system. 6 DISPLAY Press to see the last channel you set . 8 P-STD Press to adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the special factory settings or your new TV, continued Remote control (TYPE 1) You can use the remote control up to raise the volume. and VOL + (Volume) Press.../14F2/ 20F2/14R1/20R1/2038/21S1/ 333E/503E/501F/142F/202F/ 211S/141S/201S/20H3/14H3/ 20F2N/14F3N/15K8/14H4/20H4 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV 5 For example, to select channel 121, press +100, then press 2 and 1. 5 CH v and CH w (Channel) Press CH v or CH w to lower the volume; When using...
... the on-screen menu system. 6 DISPLAY Press to see the last channel you set . 8 P-STD Press to adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the special factory settings or your new TV, continued Remote control (TYPE 1) You can use the remote control up to raise the volume. and VOL + (Volume) Press.../14F2/ 20F2/14R1/20R1/2038/21S1/ 333E/503E/501F/142F/202F/ 211S/141S/201S/20H3/14H3/ 20F2N/14F3N/15K8/14H4/20H4 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV 5 For example, to select channel 121, press +100, then press 2 and 1. 5 CH v and CH w (Channel) Press CH v or CH w to lower the volume; When using...
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... you set . (Function not used) +100 Press to add features while working with the on-screen menus. The ERASE button does not work for this TV set . For models: TXH1386/1986/1973/ TXJ1396/1996 STOP Press to operate most VCR's and cable boxes. When using the remote, always point it directly... at the TV. YOUR NEW TV Learning about 23 feet from the TV. You can use with the on-screen menu system. REC Press to begin recording with your remote control to stop a tape...
... you set . (Function not used) +100 Press to add features while working with the on-screen menus. The ERASE button does not work for this TV set . For models: TXH1386/1986/1973/ TXJ1396/1996 STOP Press to operate most VCR's and cable boxes. When using the remote, always point it directly... at the TV. YOUR NEW TV Learning about 23 feet from the TV. You can use with the on-screen menu system. REC Press to begin recording with your remote control to stop a tape...
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... VOL - MENU Press this button when you were watching. Also use menu system. For models: TXH1386/1986/1973/ TXJ1396/1996 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV 7 CABLE Press to use your VCR. PAUSE Press to pause your VCR. PRE-CH (Previous Channel) Press to see the last channel you are setting...(quit) the menu system. VOL - press VOL + to that channel after an amount of time that you set. YOUR NEW TV Learning about your new TV, continued Remote control (TYPE 2) 1 TV Press to use your remote control to operate your VCR. SET Use this button to see the time, channel, etc., on...
... VOL - MENU Press this button when you were watching. Also use menu system. For models: TXH1386/1986/1973/ TXJ1396/1996 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV 7 CABLE Press to use your VCR. PAUSE Press to pause your VCR. PRE-CH (Previous Channel) Press to see the last channel you are setting...(quit) the menu system. VOL - press VOL + to that channel after an amount of time that you set. YOUR NEW TV Learning about your new TV, continued Remote control (TYPE 2) 1 TV Press to use your remote control to operate your VCR. SET Use this button to see the time, channel, etc., on...
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... the remote control in the "VCR" mode, the volume buttons still con- Enter both digits of your Samsung remote control, press SET. Aim the remote control at the VCR. VCR Codes 8 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV When your remote is now "Setup" correctly If your brand of the VCR code listed on... on the remote control. Setting Up Your Remote Control to operate your VCR. When your VCR. If there is in the "VCR" mode. YOUR NEW TV Setting Up Your Remote Control Your Samsung TV comes equipped with a "universal" remote control. This remote not only operates your...
... the remote control in the "VCR" mode, the volume buttons still con- Enter both digits of your Samsung remote control, press SET. Aim the remote control at the VCR. VCR Codes 8 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV When your remote is now "Setup" correctly If your brand of the VCR code listed on... on the remote control. Setting Up Your Remote Control to operate your VCR. When your VCR. If there is in the "VCR" mode. YOUR NEW TV Setting Up Your Remote Control Your Samsung TV comes equipped with a "universal" remote control. This remote not only operates your...
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... box. Also, the VCR control buttons (PLAY, PAUSE, etc.) will still operate your Samsung remote control, press SET. Pressing the "CABLE" button puts the remote control in the "CABLE" mode,...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. Press the CABLE button on , repeat steps 2, 3, ... Cable Box 1 Turn off your cable box. Press POWER on . On your VCR. YOUR NEW TV Setting Up Your Remote Control, continued Setting Up Your Control to operate your cable box. When ...
... box. Also, the VCR control buttons (PLAY, PAUSE, etc.) will still operate your Samsung remote control, press SET. Pressing the "CABLE" button puts the remote control in the "CABLE" mode,...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. Press the CABLE button on , repeat steps 2, 3, ... Cable Box 1 Turn off your cable box. Press POWER on . On your VCR. YOUR NEW TV Setting Up Your Remote Control, continued Setting Up Your Control to operate your cable box. When ...
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... leads, follow the instructions in one lead that looks like the illustration below, see "Antennas with 300-ohm flat twin leads If you have cable TV, you will need to connect an antenna to tighten the screws. • If your antenna has one of the following sections. • If your...
... leads, follow the instructions in one lead that looks like the illustration below, see "Antennas with 300-ohm flat twin leads If you have cable TV, you will need to connect an antenna to tighten the screws. • If your antenna has one of the following sections. • If your...
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... a converter box: 1 Plug the incoming cable into the terminal on the bottom of the sections below for connecting a cable system. This TV is connected to descramble a few channels, contact your converter box. 2 Connect the other end of the rear panel. Cable with a Converter Box...box to the ANTENNA OUT (also named ANT OUT, VHF OUT, or, OUT) terminal on alternate connections. Plug the combiner into the TV's antenna terminal. This procedure requires a combiner attachment. CHAPTER TWO: INSTALLATION 11 you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas...
... a converter box: 1 Plug the incoming cable into the terminal on the bottom of the sections below for connecting a cable system. This TV is connected to descramble a few channels, contact your converter box. 2 Connect the other end of the rear panel. Cable with a Converter Box...box to the ANTENNA OUT (also named ANT OUT, VHF OUT, or, OUT) terminal on alternate connections. Plug the combiner into the TV's antenna terminal. This procedure requires a combiner attachment. CHAPTER TWO: INSTALLATION 11 you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas...
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...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 cable to the TV's VIDEO IN terminal. 12 CHAPTER TWO: INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you can also purchase ...you haven't, you have already connected a cable or antenna to your local electronics store. 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. Connect an audio cable to the VCR's AUDIO OUT terminal. 6 Connect the...
...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 cable to the TV's VIDEO IN terminal. 12 CHAPTER TWO: INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you can also purchase ...you haven't, you have already connected a cable or antenna to your local electronics store. 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. Connect an audio cable to the VCR's AUDIO OUT terminal. 6 Connect the...
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... also purchase them in the steps below are usually included with the diagram inside the compartment. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV's AUDIO IN terminal. 4 Connect a video cable to the camcorder's VIDEO OUT terminal. 3 Replace the lid. 5 Connect the other end of the cable ...to the TV's VIDEO IN terminal. Remove the batteries and store them at your TV, which enables you to view camcorder tapes without a VCR. The audio and video cables mentioned in a cool, dry ...
... also purchase them in the steps below are usually included with the diagram inside the compartment. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV's AUDIO IN terminal. 4 Connect a video cable to the camcorder's VIDEO OUT terminal. 3 Replace the lid. 5 Connect the other end of the cable ...to the TV's VIDEO IN terminal. Remove the batteries and store them at your TV, which enables you to view camcorder tapes without a VCR. The audio and video cables mentioned in a cool, dry ...
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... onto the screen. The Video menu is on , press the MENU button. Viewing the menus Your Samsung TV has a simple, easy-to use menu system that appears on the TV. This system makes it simple and fast to -use features on the TV screen. The main menu appears on the front panel. CHAPTER THREE... on the screen, press MENU repeatedly. You will cycle through the Video menu, the Time menu, and the Setup menu. 14 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION Video menu Time menu Setup menu If you will disappear from the screen in less than twenty seconds. 2 With the main menu on and ...
... onto the screen. The Video menu is on , press the MENU button. Viewing the menus Your Samsung TV has a simple, easy-to use menu system that appears on the TV. This system makes it simple and fast to -use features on the TV screen. The main menu appears on the front panel. CHAPTER THREE... on the screen, press MENU repeatedly. You will cycle through the Video menu, the Time menu, and the Setup menu. 14 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION Video menu Time menu Setup menu If you will disappear from the screen in less than twenty seconds. 2 With the main menu on and ...
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... in operating it correctly. • If you press the TV/VIDEO button without first connecting a VCR or camcorder, you see page 22. VOL or VOL + to select either English, Spanish, or French. 4 Press DISPLAY to ... "Connect the A/V Jacks." For more information about viewing a VCR or camcorder tape, see the Setup menu. 2 Press CH w until "Language" is highlighted. 3 Press - CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION 15 TV OPERATION Seeing Special Help Selecting the menu language In certain situations, your Samsung TV will automatically display messages to exit the menus.
... in operating it correctly. • If you press the TV/VIDEO button without first connecting a VCR or camcorder, you see page 22. VOL or VOL + to select either English, Spanish, or French. 4 Press DISPLAY to ... "Connect the A/V Jacks." For more information about viewing a VCR or camcorder tape, see the Setup menu. 2 Press CH w until "Language" is highlighted. 3 Press - CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION 15 TV OPERATION Seeing Special Help Selecting the menu language In certain situations, your Samsung TV will automatically display messages to exit the menus.
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... process and return to normal viewing. 4 Press MENU twice to clear the screen. You will see the Add/Erase menu screen. 16 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION When the TV is finished, it will begin memorizing all of the stations. Press VOL+. Adding and Erasing Channels A channel can receive... Press VOL +. Once these channels are selected one to highlight "Add/Erase." 2 Press VOL +. As you press the CH w, the followings are in memory Your TV can memorize and store all of the channels you can be manually added to or erased from memory. 1 Press MENU repeatedly until you connected an...
... process and return to normal viewing. 4 Press MENU twice to clear the screen. You will see the Add/Erase menu screen. 16 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION When the TV is finished, it will begin memorizing all of the stations. Press VOL+. Adding and Erasing Channels A channel can receive... Press VOL +. Once these channels are selected one to highlight "Add/Erase." 2 Press VOL +. As you press the CH w, the followings are in memory Your TV can memorize and store all of the channels you can be manually added to or erased from memory. 1 Press MENU repeatedly until you connected an...
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... also use the number buttons on the remote control to make it come in memory. Press CH w until you see the Setup menu. CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION 17 TV OPERATION Memorizing channels, continued 3 Press CH v or CH w to erase the channel. Press VOL+ to add the channel or -VOL to select a channel...
... also use the number buttons on the remote control to make it come in memory. Press CH w until you see the Setup menu. CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION 17 TV OPERATION Memorizing channels, continued 3 Press CH v or CH w to erase the channel. Press VOL+ to add the channel or -VOL to select a channel...