TX-P2028 TX-P2030 TX-P2034 TX-P2036 COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 2 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Front Panel Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 4 Chapter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 5 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-P2028 TX-P2030 TX-P2034 TX-P2036 Œ MENU ¨ Remote Control Sensor Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features. Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 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 Œ AUDIO INPUTS Audio signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. ´ VIDEO INPUT Video signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 7 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.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 8 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 VCR, DVD and cable box. See page 41 for details. Œ POWER Ô MODE Turns the TV on and off. Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (i.e., TV, Set Top Box, VCR, Cable box, or DVD). ´ S.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 9 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control ˛ RESET ¿ VCR Controls If your remote control is not functioning properly, take out the batteries and press the reset button for about 2~3 seconds. Re-insert the batteries and try using the remote control again. 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.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 10 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. Œ POWER ˝ PRE-CH Turns the TV on and off. Tunes to the previous channel. ´ Number buttons Ô TV/VIDEO Press to select channels directly on the TV. Press to display all of the available video sources (i.e., Antenna/Cable, VCR).
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 11 C h a p t e r Tw 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.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 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).
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 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.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 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.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 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.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 16 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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 VCR.) 1 VCR Rear Panel To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 17 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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 recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: 1 VCR Input Panel TV Rear 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.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 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 a VCR or Camcorder Tape” on page 31.) 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 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.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 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. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has four icons: Picture, Sound, Channel and Function.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 21 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 “Function”, then press the œ or √ button. Function Language Time Caption V-Chip Move œ English Select 2 Press the œ or √ button to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish or French. Press the EXIT button to exit.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 22 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.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 23 O P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 1 First, select the correct signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~2 on previous page. Press the MENU button, then press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel” then press the œ or √ button. Channel œ ANT/CATV Auto Program œ TV/AV Fine Tune Add/Erase Move TV Select 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto program”.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 24 O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the œ or √ button. Channel œ ANT/CATV Auto Program œ TV/AV Fine Tune Add/Erase Move Select 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Add/Erase”, then press the œ or √ button.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 25 O P E R AT I O N Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 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.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 26 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, and tint according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display menu. Picture Mode Adjust Color Tone Size œ Dynamic √ √ : Cool : Normal Press the œ or √ button to select “Picture”.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 27 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 or Movie 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 menu.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 28 O P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL + or VOL– button to increase or decrease the volume. Using Mute 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. 2 To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press either the VOL – or VOL + button.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 29 O P E R AT I O N ▼ After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 5 seconds). 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item to be changed. Press the œ or √ button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. Bass 50 Press the EXIT button to exit. Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 30 O P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Function”, then press the œ or √ button. Function Language Time Caption V-Chip Move œ English Select 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the œ or √ button. The Time menu will appear on the screen, and “Clock” will be selected.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:29 PM Page 31 O P E R AT I O N Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the œ or √ button. Channel œ ANT/CATV Auto Program œ TV/AV Fine Tune Add/Erase Move √ √ √ √ √ Exit Channel œ ANT/CATV Auto Program œ TV/AV Fine Tune Add/Erase Move Select 3 Press the œ or √ button .
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 32 Chapter Four S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the œ or √ button. Channel œ ANT/CATV Auto Program œ TV/AV Fine Tune Add/Erase Move Select 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine tune”, then press the œ or √ button.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 33 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Selecting the Color Tone 1 Press the MENU button to display menu. Picture Mode Adjust Color Tone Size œ Dynamic √ √ : Cool : Normal Press the œ or √ button to select “Picture”. Move Select 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Color Tone". Picture Mode Adjust Color Tone Size Move œ Dynamic √ √ : Cool : Normal Select 3 Press the œ or √ button repeatedly to select “Cool”, “Normal” or “ Warm”.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 34 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size 1 Picture Press the MENU button to display menu. Mode Adjust Color Tone Size œ Dynamic √ √ : Cool : Normal Press the œ or √ button to select “Picture”. Move Select 2 Exit Picture Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Size". Mode Adjust Color Tone Size Move œ Dynamic √ √ : Cool : Normal Select 3 Exit Picture Press the œ or √ button repeatedly to select “Normal” or “Zoom”.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 35 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Using the 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 Surf to “5 minutes”, then switch channels. After 5 minutes, the TV will return to the original channel. To use the Surf: 1 Surf Off While you are watching the channel to which you want to return, press the R.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 36 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.) 1 Sound Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound” menu, then press the œ or √ button.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 37 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Extra Sound Settings • Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto volume” lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 38 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Function”, then press the œ or √ button. Function Language Time Caption V-Chip Move œ English Select 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Time” then press the œ or √ button. The Time menu will appear on the screen. Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 26).
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 39 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S To deactivate the “On time”, select “Off” during this step. ▼ 5 Press the √ button to select “On/Off”. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to turn the on-timer “On”. (Repeatedly pressing the ▲ or ▼ button will alternate between on and off.) Function Time Clock 10 : 30 am On time Off time 06 : 30 am On - - : - - am Off Move Select Exit 6 When finished, press the √ button .
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 40 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.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 41 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. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “Function” menu, then press the œ or √ button.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 42 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 “Function” menu, then press the œ or √ button. Function œ English Language Time Caption V-Chip Move Select 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “V-chip”, then press the œ or √ button. The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 43 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 2 Function Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “V-chip”, then press the œ or √ button. The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. Enter pin Enter pin : - - - - 0~9 Select Exit 3 The “V-chip” screen will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ button, and highlight the field for “TV guidelines”.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 44 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 6 How to set the FV, V, S, L and D sub-ratings: First, highlight 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 highlighted, repeatedly press the √ button. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D or V). A red letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed for each sub-rating.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 45 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 3 The “V-chip” screen will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ button, and select “MPAA rating”. Function V-Chip Lock TV guidelines MPAA rating Change pin Move Select 4 While “MPAA rating” is selected, press the œ or √ button. The “MPAA rating” screen will appear. Exit Function G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NR √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Move B/U U U U U U U U Select 5 Repeatedly press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular MPAA category.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 46 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Customizing Your Remote Control (TX-P2036) 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.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 47 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 Sha
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 48 Chapter 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 48 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. Try another channel.
AA03382A-00_SEA/SECA_ENG 3/10/04 2:30 PM Page 49 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.
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