AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 1 TX-R2664WA TX-R2765A TX-R2764A TX-R3064WA TX-R3065WA TX-R3264A TX-R3265A COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Register your product at www.samsung.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 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.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 3 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 4 CONTENTS Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using Automatic Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Customizing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults . . . . . . 36 Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Adjusting the Volume .
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 5 Y Op UR NEW TV Cha ter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your TV is designed with the latest technology.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 6 YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Control Buttons You can control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. TX-R2664WA/TX-R2764A/TX-R3064WA/TX-R3264A TX-R2765A/TX-R3065WA/TX-R3265A Œ TV/VIDEO(TX-R2664WA/TX-R2764A/ TX-R3064WA/TX-R3264A) & SOURCE (TX-R2765A/TX-R3065WA/TX-R3265A) Press to change between viewing TV programs and signals from other components.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 7 YOUR NEW TV Connection Jacks (Side) You can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see page 19.) TX-R2664WA/TX-R2764A/ TX-R3064WA/TX-R3264A Œ AUDIO Input TX-R2765A/TX-R3065WA/ TX-R3265A ˇ S-VIDEO Input Connect audio signals from a camcorder or video game. Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or video game.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/27/05 2:29 PM Page 8 YOUR NEW TV Connection Jacks (Rear) Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 11~20. Œ Audio Input jacks Connect to the audio output jacks of VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. • The component audio 1 and 2 input jacks also function as the audio 2 and 3 input jacks for regular (composite) video.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 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 VCR, DVD, Cable box, and some Samsung Set-top boxes. See pages 64~65 for details. Œ POWER MODE Turns the TV on and off. Selects a target device to be controlled by this remote control (i.e., TV, Samsung STB, VCR, Cable box, or DVD). ´ S.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 10 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control ˛ TV/COMPONENT ≠ STILL Press to switch the TV, COMPONENT1 or 2 mode. Press to stop the action during a particular scene. Press again to resume normal video. Note: The still function doesn’t operate in Component 1, 2 mode. ◊ VCR/DVD Controls Controls VCR/DVD functions: Rewind, Stop, Play/Pause, Fast Forward.
e e- AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 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 the next page. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas” on the next page.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 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 “ANT IN” terminal on the rear 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). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 13 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels œ 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 “ANT IN” terminal on the rear panel.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 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.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 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). TV Rear Panel 1 Connect a coaxial cable between the “ANT IN ” terminal on the TV and the antenna out terminal on the VCR. A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store).
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 16 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: TV Rear Panel 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. (The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 17 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connecting to Y, PB, PR 1 TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (L, R)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 18 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a set-top box to your TV. Connecting to Y, PB, PR TV Rear Panel 1 Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the set-top box. 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the “COMPONENT IN 1 (L, R)” (or “COMPONENT IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the set-top box.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 19 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. TV Side Panel 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the Camcorder. They are usually found on the side or rear of the Camcorder. 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN1 (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Camcorder.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 20 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to an Analog Amplifier TV Rear Panel The “AUDIO OUT” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. You must hook them up to an amplifier. When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AUDIO OUT” terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the audio amplifier, and adjust the volume level with the volume control on the TV.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 21 I N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely. œ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 2 Install two AAA size batteries. œ 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 Replace the cover. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 22 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, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Antenna input check, Channel Memorize and Time Setting. • The Plug & Play function operates after plugging in the TV for the first time.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 23 O P E R AT I O N 4 Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. And then press the œ or √ button to activate "Auto Program" or press the MENU button to skip. (refer to “Auto program” on page 27.) 5 Press the √ button to move to the hour or minute. Set the hour or minute by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button. (refer to “Setting the Clock” on page 31.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 24 O P E R AT I O N Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus 1 Input With the power on, press the MENU button. The “Input” menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup. Source List : Edit Name Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the five icons. Then press the ENTER button to access the icon’s submenu.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 25 O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Plug & Play Time Language : Caption Melody : V-chip Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Language”. Press the œ or √ button to select “English”, “Español”, or “Français”. Press the EXIT button to exit.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 26 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.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 27 O P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 4 Channel Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Program”. Auto program Add/Delete Fine tune Air/CATV Name Move 5 Press the ENTER button. The TV begin memorizing all available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the channel menu reappears.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 28 O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory): 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Channel Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Add/Delete”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 29 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. Using the Number Buttons Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 30 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 2 Press the MENU button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 31 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. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Move 2 Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 32 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. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Move 2 Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. √ On √ Enter Return Time 3 Adjust Return Auto Clock Set œ Off √ Auto Clock Set PBS Channel : Air - - Time Zone : ATL.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 33 O P E R AT I O N 5 Auto Clock Set Press the … or † button to select “PBS Channel”, then press the œ or √ button to select your local PBS channel. Auto Clock Set : On PBS Channel œ Air - - - √ Time Zone : ATL. DST : No Move 6 Return Auto Clock Set Press the … or † button to select “Time Zone”, then press the œ or √ button to select the time zone for your local area. ATL. EAST CEN. MTN. PAC. ALAS. HAW.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 7/19/05 10:21 AM Page 34 O P E R AT I O N Picture Control You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has 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.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 35 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 “Color Tone” according to personal preference. 1 Picture œ Dynamic √ : Wide : On : 0 Mode Size Digital NR Tilt Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Move Enter 2 Return Mode Press the œ or √ button to select “Mode”.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 36 O P E R AT I O N 5 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color tone”, then press the ENTER button. Press the œ or √ button to select a particular item (“Cool 2”, “Cool 1”, “Normal”, “Warm 1”, or “Warm 2”). Mode … More Color tone Reset Move œ Warm1 Adjust √ √ Return Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults 6 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Reset”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 37 O P E R AT I O N Sound Control 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 “Mute” is displayed. Mute 2 To turn MUTE off, press the MUTE button again, or press either the VOL + or VOL – button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 38 O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech by making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select “Custom,” which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. 1 Sound œ Custom Mode Equalizer MTS : Stereo Auto volume : Off Sound effect Press the MENU button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 39 O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See page 38.) 1 Sound Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 40 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 a VCR, DVD, set-top box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source 1 Input Press the MENU button. Source List : Edit Name TV √ √ Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Move 2 Return Source List Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 41 O P E R AT I O N Assigning Names to External Input Mode 1 Press the MENU button. Input Source List : Edit Name √ √ TV Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. 3 ------------------- √ Return Edit Name 4 Set other signal sources (AV2, AV3, S-Video, COMPONENT1, COMPONENT2) using the same method as listed above.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 42 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 Fine Tuning Channels The Fine Tuning function lets you manually adjust the TV’s tuner if you have difficulty tuning channels. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Channel Auto program Add/Delete Fine tune Air/CATV Name Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine tune”.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 43 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size (depending on the model) 1 Picture Mode Size Digital NR Tilt Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Move œ Dynamic √ : Wide : On : 0 Enter 2 Return Picture Mode Size Digital NR Tilt Press the … or † button to select “Size”.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 44 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. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode Size Digital NR Tilt Move Enter 2 Press the … or † button to select “Digital NR”.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 45 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Tilt Due to the Earth’s magnetic field there may be some minor image tilt depending on the TV’s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode Size Digital NR Tilt Move Enter 2 Press the … or † button to select “Tilt”. Press the œ or √ button to adjust the Tilt. Press the EXIT button to exit.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 46 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 5 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.SURF button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 47 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo, or SAP. 1 Sound œ Standard √ Mode √ Equalizer MTS : Stereo Auto volume : Off √ Sound effect Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Move 2 Adjust Return Sound Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “MTS”.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 48 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and it is inconvenient to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto Volume” automatically adjusts 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. 1 Press the MENU button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 49 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the Surround Your Samsung TV can create a “surround” effect such that the sound seems to come from all directions. Once the “Surround” is set to “On”, the setting applies to sound effects such as “Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, and “Speech”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 50 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the Turbo Sound Turbo sound emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound. 1 Sound œ Standard √ Mode √ Equalizer MTS : Stereo Auto volume : Off √ Sound effect Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Move 2 Adjust Return Sound effect Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound effect”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 51 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Move 2 Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Return Adjust Return œ The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 52 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 1 Setup Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Move 2 English √ On √ Enter Return Time Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 53 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the Preferred Volume Level and Channel The preferred volume and channel can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Move 2 Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 54 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) 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.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 55 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Melody You can hear a melody sound when the TV is powered On or Off. Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play Time Language : Caption Melody : V-chip Move 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Melody”. f l en n, Setup 1 √ On √ Return Setup √ √ English √ √ √ On Adjust Return Setup 3 Press the EXIT button to exit.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 56 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Using the V-Chip Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user). The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (and you can change it later, if necessary). • When the V-chip feature is active, channel-auto program features do not function. How to Change Your Password Setup 1 Press the MENU button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 57 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls Setup 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. √ √ Plug & Play Time Language : Caption Melody : V-chip Move English √ On √ Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V-chip”, then press the ENTER button. Enter Pin Enter Pin :---- Press the number buttons to enter your current 4digit PIN.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 58 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV Parental Guidelines” The parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The “TV Parental Guidelines” or “MPAA Rating”. Setup 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 59 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S How to Set up Restrictions using the Movie Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X The Movie rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the Rating Control is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings). Setup 1 Press the MENU button.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 60 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence and explicit sexual content. TV-G General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations. TV-Y7 Directed to older children.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 61 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S How to Set up Restrictions Using the “Canadian English” Setup 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. √ √ Plug & Play Time Language : Caption Melody : V-chip Move English √ On √ Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V-chip”, then press the ENTER button. Enter Pin Enter Pin :---- Press the number buttons to enter your current 4digit PIN.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 62 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S How to Set up Restrictions Using the “Canadian French” Setup 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. √ √ Plug & Play Time Language : Caption Melody : V-chip Move English √ On √ Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “V-chip”, then press the ENTER button. Enter Pin Enter Pin :---- Press the number buttons to enter your current 4digit PIN.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 63 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks (“Emergency Escape”) If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: “Excessive rating.” To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using the number buttons. Under certain conditions (depending on the rating of the local TV programs) the V-Chip might lock out all the channels.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 64 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 VCR, Cable box, DVD, and some Samsung Set-top boxes (even if your VCR, Cable box and DVD are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR (Cable box or DVD player) 1 Turn off your VCR (Cable box or DVD player).
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AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 66 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 Samsung authorized service center. Identifying Problems Problem Poor picture. Poor sound quality. No picture or sound. No color, wrong colors or tints. Picture rolls vertically. The TV operates erratically.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 67 EMO A p pMe ndix Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 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. • Keep the ventilation openings clear; do not place the TV on a soft surface, such as cloth or paper.
AA68-03644A-00Eng 6/23/05 2:33 PM Page 68 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsung.com Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2 www.samsung.
