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Owner’s
Instructions
COLOR TELEVISION
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TXN2771HF/TXN3071WHF
TXN3271HF/TXN2798HF
TXN3098WHF/TXN3298HF
TXN2775HF/TXN3075WHF
TXN3275HF/TXN2670WHF
TXN2745FP/TXN3245FP
TXN3234HF
AA68-02942A-00
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
Samsung Electronics America
Service Division
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
www.samsungusa.com
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
Samsung Customer Care
7037 Financial Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 6R3
www.samsung.ca
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Instructions

Owner’s InstructionsCOLOR TELEVISION...

Page 2 - Warning! Important

10YOUR NEW TVSide Panel JacksYou can use the side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occa-sionally, such as a camcorder or vide

Page 3 - Important Safety Information

11YOUR NEW TVRear Panel JacksUse the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player.

Page 4 - ANTENNA GROUNDING

12Remote ControlYou 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

Page 5 - Regarding Television Format

13YOUR NEW TVRemote Control¿TV/COMPONENTPress to switch the TV, COMPO-NENT1, 2, or DIGITAL mode.Note: The DIGITAL mode doeswork in TXN2798HF/TXN3098WH

Page 6 - CONTENTS

14Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasIf your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,” below.If your an

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15Connecting Cable TVTo connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.Cable without a Cable Box▼1Plug the incoming cableinto the VHF/UHF

Page 8 - Chapter One

16INSTALLATION▼This terminal might be labeled“ANT OUT,” “VHF OUT,” or simply,“OUT.”▼This terminal might be labeled“ANT IN,” “VHF IN,” or simply,“IN.”C

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174Connect a coaxial cablebetween the ANTENNAOUT terminal on the cablebox and the B–IN terminalon the A/B switch.5Connect another cablebetween the oth

Page 10 - YOUR NEW TV

18INSTALLATION3Connect a coaxial cablebetween the ANTENNAOUT terminal on the VCRand the antenna terminal on the TV.4Connect a set of audiocables betwe

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19INSTALLATION3Connect an S-video cablebetween the S-VIDEO OUTjack on the VCR and the S-VIDEO INPUT jack onthe TV.An S-video cable is usually included

Page 12 - -, VOL +

2Warning! ImportantSafety InstructionsCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.RE

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20Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player's owner's manual. INSTALLATIONConnecting a DVD Player (480i/480p)The rea

Page 14 - Chapter Two

21INSTALLATIONConnecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box (480p/1080i)Connecting to Y,Pb,PrConnect the Y, PB, and PRvideo outputs of the set-top box to their

Page 15 - Connecting Cable TV

22Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface)(TXN3298HF/TXN3098WHF/ TXN2798HF)By inputting a high-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definitio

Page 16 - INSTALLATION

232Connect an audio cablebetween the AUDIO OUT-PUT jack on the cam-corder and the AUDIOterminals on the TV.3Connect a video cablebetween the VIDEO OUT

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24INSTALLATION▼3Replace the cover.Remove the batteries and storethem in a cool, dry place if you won’tbe using the remote control for along time.The r

Page 18 - Connecting a VCR

25OPERATIONChapter ThreeOPERATION1Press the POWER buttonon the remote control.The message “Plug &Play” is displayed. It flickers for a little whil

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26OPERATION4Make sure that the antenna is connected tothe TV. And then press theœœor √√button to activate"Auto Program" orpress the MENU but

Page 20 - (480i/480p)

27OPERATIONViewing the DisplayThe display identifies the current channel and the statusof certain audio-video settings. ▼The on-screen displays disapp

Page 21

28OPERATIONSelecting a Menu Language1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu.Press the ▼ button toselect “Setup”, then pressthe ENTER button2Press t

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29OPERATIONMemorizing the ChannelsYour TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna)and cable channels. After t

Page 23 - Connecting a Camcorder

3Thank You for Choosing SamsungThank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV represents the latest in televisiontechnology. We designed it with

Page 24 - Slide the cover out com

30OPERATION3Press the ENTER button. The TV will begin memorizing all of theavailable channels.After all the availablechannels are stored, theAuto prog

Page 25 - Chapter Three

31OPERATIONAdding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu.Press the ▼ button toselect “Channel”, thenpress the E

Page 26 - OPERATION

32OPERATIONChanging ChannelsUsing the Channel Buttons1Press the CH or CH button to change channels.When you press CH or CH , the TV changes channel

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33OPERATIONLabeling the ChannelsUse this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”,“PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label

Page 28 - Selecting a Menu Language

34OPERATIONSetting the ClockSetting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while wa

Page 29 - Memorizing the Channels

35OPERATIONOption 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set theTV Clock1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu.Press the ▼ button toselect

Page 30

36OPERATION5Press the ▼ button toselect “Time Zone”. While “Time Zone” isselected, then press theœœor √√ to change theTime zone. Sequence: ATL., EAS

Page 31

37OPERATION1Press the MENU button todisplay menu, then pressthe ENTER button.Customizing the PictureYou can use the on-screen menus to change the Cont

Page 32 - Adjusting the Volume

38OPERATIONUsing Automatic Picture SettingsYour TV has three automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie” ) thatare preset at the fac

Page 33 - Labeling the Channels

39OPERATION2Press the ▼ button toselect “Equalizer”, thenpress the ENTER button. 1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu.Press the ▼ button toselect

Page 34 - Setting the Clock

4• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walkedon or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay par

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40OPERATIONUsing Automatic Sound SettingsYour TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Movie,” and “Speech”)that are preset at the

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41OPERATIONViewing an External Signal SourceYou must select the appropriate mode in order to view the external signal on the TV.1Press the MENU button

Page 37 - Customizing the Picture

42Chapter FourSPECIAL FEATURESCustomizing Your Remote ControlYour TV comes equipped with a “universal” remote control. In addition to controlling the

Page 38

43S PECIAL F EATURESVCR CodesDVD Codes

Page 39 - Customizing the Sound

44SPECIAL FEATURES▼4Enter 3 digits of the cable box code listed below for yourbrand of cable box.Make sure you enter 3 digits of thecode, even if the

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45Fine Tuning ChannelsUse fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optional reception.1Press MENU to displaythe menu.Press the ▼ button

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46LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)(TXN2798HF/ TXN3098WHF/TXN3298HF)If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the r

Page 42 - Chapter Four

47TiltDue to the Earth’s magnetic field there may be same minor image tilt depending on theTV’s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below.1Pr

Page 43 - S PECIAL F EATURES

48DNIeTM(Digital Natural Image engine)TXN2798HF/TXN3098WHF/TXN3298HFSamsung’s New Technology enables an improved image with detail, contrast and white

Page 44 - SPECIAL FEATURES

49SPECIAL FEATURESDigital Noise ReductionIf the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital NoiseReduction feature to h

Page 45 - Fine Tuning Channels

5Important Warranty InformationRegarding Television FormatViewingStandard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to heig

Page 46 - LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)

50SPECIAL FEATURESPress the P.SIZE button to change the screen.• Wide: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. • Panorama: Use this mode for the wide aspe

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51SPECIAL FEATURESChanging the Color Tone1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu, thenpress the ENTER button.2Press the ▼ button toselect “Color ton

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52SPECIAL FEATURESFreezing the Picture1Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture.(normal sound will still be heard.)Press again to cancel.Usin

Page 49 - Digital Noise Reduction

534Press the √√button toselect “On/Off.”Press the ▲ or ▼ buttonto turn the on-timer “On.”(Repeatedly pressing the▲ or ▼ button will alter-nate betwee

Page 50 - Changing the Screen Size

54SPECIAL FEATURES6To set the Off time, pressthe ▼ button to select“Off time.”Press the √√button andset the hours and minutes.(Follow the same proce-d

Page 51 - Changing the Color Tone

55SPECIAL FEATURESChoosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)SoundtrackDepending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono, o

Page 52 - Using the R.Surf Feature

56SPECIAL FEATURESExtra sound settings (Turbo Sound,Surround, Auto Volume, Melody, BBE orWoofer)The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit y

Page 53 - Setting the On/Off Timer

57SPECIAL FEATURES• SurroundYour Samsung TV can create a "surround" effect such that the sound seems to comefrom all directions. Once the “S

Page 54 - Setting the Sleep Timer

58SPECIAL FEATURES• MelodyYou can hear clear a melody sound when the TV is powered on or Off.1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu. Press the ▼ bu

Page 55 - Soundtrack

59SPECIAL FEATURES▼Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur duringclosed caption transmissions, especiallythose of live events. There may b

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6CONTENTSChapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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60Viewing Picture-in-Picture (TXN2798HF/ TXN3098WHF/TXN3298HF)You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously to watch two video sources. Note:The PIP f

Page 58

61SPECIAL FEATURES▼For more information aboutexternal A/V components and sig-nals, see “Viewing an External SignalSource” on page 41.If you select “TV

Page 59 - Viewing Closed Captions

62Changing the Size of the PIP Window1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu, thenpress the ENTER button.2Press the ▼ button toselect PIP, then pres

Page 60 - Viewing Picture-in-Picture

63Swapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main image1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu, thenpress the ENTER button.2Press the ▼ button tosel

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64Changing the PIP Channel1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu, thenpress the ENTER button.2Press the ▼ button toselect PIP, then press theENTER

Page 62

65SPECIAL FEATURESUsing the V-Chip (USA)The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriatefor children. The user must

Page 63

66How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines”First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip.(See previous sectio

Page 64

673Press the ▼ button toselect the “TV Guidelines”,then press the ENTER but-ton. 4The “TV guidelines”screen will appear.Press the ▲, ▼ buttons toselec

Page 65 - Using the V-Chip (USA)

68How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, XThe MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (M

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69G General audience (no restrictions).PG Parental guidance suggested.PG-13PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned).R R (Restricted. Children under 17 shoul

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7CONTENTSChapter 4: Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Customizing Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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70SPECIAL FEATURESUsing the V-Chip (Canada)The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriatefor children. The user m

Page 69

71SPECIAL FEATURESHow to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines”First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip.(See

Page 70 - Using the V-Chip (Canada)

72SPECIAL FEATURES3Press the ▼ button toselect the “TV Guidelines”,then press the ENTER but-ton. 4The “TV guidelines”screen will appear.Press the ▲, ▼

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73SPECIAL FEATURESHow to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, XThe MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Associati

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74G General audience (no restrictions).PG Parental guidance suggested.PG-13PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned).R R (Restricted. Children under 17 shoul

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75E Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.C P

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76SPECIAL FEATURESHow to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”)If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip wil

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773Each of the menu optionsis displayed in turn.When you wish to stopthe demonstration, pressany button on the remotecontrol.Press the MENU button toe

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78If 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 you

Page 77 - Viewing the Demonstration

79Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVWith proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow theseguidelines to get the maximum

Page 78 - Chapter Five

8List of FeaturesYour TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit thatincludes the following special features:• Ful

Page 79 - Specifications

9Familiarizing Yourself with The TVFront Panel ButtonsThe buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screenmenu. To

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