03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG_cover 10/7/04 05:31 PM Page 2 TX-P3235/TX-P2734 TX-P2730/TX-P2728 TX-P2434 COLOR TELEVISION 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) U.S.A Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsungusa.com Owner’s Instructions CANADA Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R3 www.samsung.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 2 Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 3 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 4 CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Changing the Color Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Digital Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Tilt (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 5 Y Op UR NEW TV Cha ter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 6 YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front 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. TX-P3235 TX-P2734/TX-P2434 TX-P2730 TX-P2728 Œ MENU ˆ TIMER indicator Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features. ´ VOL – and + Press to increase or decrease the volume.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 7 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-P3235 TX-P2734 Œ AUDIO INPUT jacks Used to connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game. ´ VIDEO INPUT jack Used to connect a video signal from a camcorder or video game.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 8 YOUR NEW TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.) For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 11 – 17. Œ VIDEO INPUT jack ¨ SUPER VIDEO INPUT jack Video signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 9 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to 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 your Set-Top Box, VCR, DVD and cable box. See page 60 for details. Œ POWER Ô MODE Turns the TV on and off. ´ S.MODE Adjust the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized sound settings). ˇ P.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 10 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control ¿ VCR Controls REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape in your VCR. STOP Press this button to stop a tape during play, record, rewind or fast forward. If the button is pressed during Full-Automatic play, the function will be cancelled. PLAY/PAUSE Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play back prerecorded tapes or pause the tape. FF Press to fast forward the tape in your VCR.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 11 N C h aI NpS TAt LeL ATr I OTw 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 next page. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas” on next page.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 12 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 an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 13 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ▼ This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply, “OUT”. 1 Find the cable that is connected 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.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 14 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 RF(A/B) switch. Incoming Cable Splitter RF (A/B) Switch Cable Box 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 15 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 11-14). 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 ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 16 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting an S-VHS VCR 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 VCR.) 1 To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 17 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: 1 TV Rear Panel VCR Input Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. Audio Cable (The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 18 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see “Viewing an External Signal Source” on page 37) 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 19 I N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely. Install two AAA size batteries. Replace the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. ▼ 3 Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. ▼ 2 The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 20 C h a pOtP EeR AT r I OTN h r e e O P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, five basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Video signal source, Ant. input check, Auto program and Clock. 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 21 O P E R AT I O N 5 Press the MENU button and then the “Auto Program” is automatically displayed. Auto Program Air 3 Start Enter Skip 6 Press the ENTER button to start “Auto Program” or press the MENU button to return. (refer to “Auto program” on page 25.) The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Auto Program Air 7 Stop Enter 7 Press the ENTER button and then press the œ or √ button to move the hour or minute.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 22 O P E R AT I O N Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after two minutes. ▼ 1 Input With the power on, press the MENU button. √ √ Source List : TV Edit Name The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel and Setup. Move Enter Exit You can also use the MENU, CH and VOL buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 23 O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup √ √ √ √ Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption ▼ More Move Enter 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Language”, then press the ENTER button.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 24 O P E R AT I O N Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 25 O P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 1 First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~3 on previous page. Channel Move Adjust 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Program” and then press the ENTER button. The “Auto Program” is automatically displayed.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 26 O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) First, press the CH or CH button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to add or delete. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Channel Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : ---- Move Enter 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Add/Delete”, then press the ENTER button.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 27 O P E R AT I O N Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press CH or CH , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. Directly Accessing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 28 O P E R AT I O N Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of four fields, where each field is a letter, a number, “*”, or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number. 1 Press the CH or CH button to tune to the channel that will be labeled. Air 11 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 29 O P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Move 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Time”. Press the ENTER button to select “Clock”.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 30 O P E R AT I O N Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup √ √ √ √ Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption ▼ More Move Enter Return 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Time”. Press the ENTER button to select “Clock”.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:01 PM Page 31 O P E R AT I O N The set time can be changed according to the broadcasting station and signal when you set up auto time. If there is a difference between the real time and set time, please set up manual time. ▼ 5 Clock Press the … or † button to select “Time Zone”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the time zone for your local area, then press the ENTER button. • ATL. EAST CEN. MTN. PAC. ALAS. HAW.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 32 O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint and according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “Automatic” settings. See next page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 33 O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie” ) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie or Custom by pressing the P.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. 1 Picture Press the MENU button to display the menu.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 34 O P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL + or – VOL – button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1 Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off. The word “Mute” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. Mute 2 To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press either the VOL + or VOL – button.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 35 O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound You can use the on-screen menus to adjust the bass, treble and balance according to individual preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Sound Move Enter 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 36 O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. 1 Sound Press the MENU button to display the menu.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 37 O P E R AT I O N Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCRs, DVD, Set-Top Box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the ENTER button. Input √ √ Source List : TV Edit Name Move Enter 2 Press the ENTER button again.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 38 O P E R AT I O N Assigning Names to External input mode 1 Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the ENTER button. Input √ √ Source List : TV Edit Name Move Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. Input Move Enter 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Source List, then press the ENTER button. : : : : Press the EXIT button to exit.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 39 C I A L F E AT U R E S C hSaP Ep ter Four S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Changing the Color Tone 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Size ▼ More Move : Dynamic : Warm1 : Normal Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 40 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size Quick way to access the Screen size: Just press the P.SIZE button on the remote control. ▼ 1 Picture Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color Tone Size ▼ More Move : Custom : Warm1 : Normal Enter √ √ √ √ Return 2 Picture Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button.
ze: 03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 41 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 42 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Tilt (Option) Due to the Earth’s magnetic field there may be same minor image tilt depending on the TV’s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode Custom Color Tone Size ▼ More Move : Dynamic : Warm1 : Normal Enter 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Tilt”.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 43 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Using the R.Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercials start. You can set the R.Surf to “5 minutes”, then switch channels. After minutes, the TV will return to the original channel. To use the R.Surf feature: 1 While you are watching the channel to which you want to return, press the R.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 44 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) Quick way to access the MTS: Just press the “MTS” button on the remote control. ▼ 1 Sound Press the MENU button to display the menu.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 45 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Extra Sound Settings (Auto Volume, Turbo Sound or Pseudo Stereo) The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences • Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 46 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 29). ▼ 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup √ √ √ √ Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption ▼ More Move Enter 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Time”.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 47 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S To set the Off Timer, press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Off Timer”. Press the ENTER button and set the hours and minutes. (Follow the same procedure as in steps 3~5 above.) Absent Power Off When you set the timer “On”, your television will eventually be turned off, if you do not operate any controls during the 3 hours after the TV is turned on by timer.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 48 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the Preferred Volume Level The preferred volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup √ √ √ √ Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption ▼ More Move Enter 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Time”.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 49 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. Note : When the V-chip feature is active, channel-auto program features do not function. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 50 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup √ √ √ √ Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption ▼ More Move Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. Enter PIN Enter PIN :---- The “Enter PIN” screen will appear.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 51 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “TV Parental Guidelines”, then press the ENTER button.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 52 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 6 How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings: First, select one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page). Next, while the TV-Rating is selected , repeatedly press the √ button. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D or V). A letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed for each sub-rating.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 53 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “MPAA Rating”, then press the ENTER button. V-Chip V-Chip Lock : Yes TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Change PIN Move Enter V-Chip V-Chip Lock : Yes TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Canadian English ▼ More √ √ √ Return Move Enter √ √ √ Return ▼ Note: The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is “more restrictive.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 54 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 3 V-Chip Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Canadian English”, then press the ENTER button. V-Chip Lock : Yes TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Canadian English ▼ More Move Enter 4 C C8+ G PG Return Canadian English The “Canadian English” screen will appear. Repeatedly press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular Canadian English category.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 55 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 3 V-Chip Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Canadian French”, then press the ENTER button. ▲ More Canadian French Change PIN Move Enter 4 G Return Canadian French The “Canadian French” screen will appear. Repeatedly press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular Canadian French category.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 56 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 57 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue screen” mode to “Off”. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 58 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting The On/Off Melody You can hear clear a melody sound when the TV is powered On or Off. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup √ √ √ √ Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption ▼ More Move Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Melody”, then press the ENTER button.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 59 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the in built demonstration. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup √ √ √ √ Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption ▼ More Move Enter 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Demonstration”, then press the ENTER button.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 60 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Customizing Your Remote Control Your TV comes equipped with a universal remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote control can also operate a Set-Top Box, VCR, Cable box and DVD (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). • The remote control might not be compatible with all VCRs, DVD players and Cable boxes.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 61 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Remote Control Codes VCR Codes 000 001 002 Samsung 018 003 004 005 Daewoo Daewoo, LG(Goldstar) 008 009 JC Penny RCA 061 Candle, Citizen, Portland Totevision 038 Magnavox, Marantz, Philco, 062 Canon, Curtis Mathes, Broksonic, Emerson 021 Craig, Fisher, Radio Shack, 039 Philips, Sylvania General Electric, JC Penny, JC Penny, JCL, Kenwood, Magnavox, Panasonic, Philco, Marantz, NEC, Tatung, Teac Radio Shac
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 62 P E C I A L F E AT U R E S C hSa pter Five TROUBLESHOOTING If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Identifying Problems 62 Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. No picture or sound.
03480A_KS7A_00_USA_ENG 10/6/04 12:02 PM Page 63 MEMO APPENDIX Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Placement • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. • Do not place the TV near appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fields, such as vacuum cleaners.