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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
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.
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
13YOUR NEW TVRemote Control¿TV/COMPONENTPress to switch the TV, COMPO-NENT1, 2, or DIGITAL mode.Note: The DIGITAL mode doeswork in TXN2798HF/TXN3098WH
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
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
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
174Connect a coaxial cablebetween the ANTENNAOUT terminal on the cablebox and the B–IN terminalon the A/B switch.5Connect another cablebetween the oth
18INSTALLATION3Connect a coaxial cablebetween the ANTENNAOUT terminal on the VCRand the antenna terminal on the TV.4Connect a set of audiocables betwe
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
2Warning! ImportantSafety InstructionsCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.RE
20Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player's owner's manual. INSTALLATIONConnecting a DVD Player (480i/480p)The rea
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
22Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface)(TXN3298HF/TXN3098WHF/ TXN2798HF)By inputting a high-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definitio
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
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
25OPERATIONChapter ThreeOPERATION1Press the POWER buttonon the remote control.The message “Plug &Play” is displayed. It flickers for a little whil
26OPERATION4Make sure that the antenna is connected tothe TV. And then press theœœor √√button to activate"Auto Program" orpress the MENU but
27OPERATIONViewing the DisplayThe display identifies the current channel and the statusof certain audio-video settings. ▼The on-screen displays disapp
28OPERATIONSelecting a Menu Language1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu.Press the ▼ button toselect “Setup”, then pressthe ENTER button2Press t
29OPERATIONMemorizing the ChannelsYour TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna)and cable channels. After t
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30OPERATION3Press the ENTER button. The TV will begin memorizing all of theavailable channels.After all the availablechannels are stored, theAuto prog
31OPERATIONAdding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu.Press the ▼ button toselect “Channel”, thenpress the E
32OPERATIONChanging ChannelsUsing the Channel Buttons1Press the CH or CH button to change channels.When you press CH or CH , the TV changes channel
33OPERATIONLabeling the ChannelsUse this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”,“PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label
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
35OPERATIONOption 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set theTV Clock1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu.Press the ▼ button toselect
36OPERATION5Press the ▼ button toselect “Time Zone”. While “Time Zone” isselected, then press theœœor √√ to change theTime zone. Sequence: ATL., EAS
37OPERATION1Press the MENU button todisplay menu, then pressthe ENTER button.Customizing the PictureYou can use the on-screen menus to change the Cont
38OPERATIONUsing Automatic Picture SettingsYour TV has three automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie” ) thatare preset at the fac
39OPERATION2Press the ▼ button toselect “Equalizer”, thenpress the ENTER button. 1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu.Press the ▼ button toselect
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
40OPERATIONUsing Automatic Sound SettingsYour TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Movie,” and “Speech”)that are preset at the
41OPERATIONViewing an External Signal SourceYou must select the appropriate mode in order to view the external signal on the TV.1Press the MENU button
42Chapter FourSPECIAL FEATURESCustomizing Your Remote ControlYour TV comes equipped with a “universal” remote control. In addition to controlling the
43S PECIAL F EATURESVCR CodesDVD Codes
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
45Fine Tuning ChannelsUse fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optional reception.1Press MENU to displaythe menu.Press the ▼ button
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
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
48DNIeTM(Digital Natural Image engine)TXN2798HF/TXN3098WHF/TXN3298HFSamsung’s New Technology enables an improved image with detail, contrast and white
49SPECIAL FEATURESDigital Noise ReductionIf the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital NoiseReduction feature to h
5Important Warranty InformationRegarding Television FormatViewingStandard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to heig
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
51SPECIAL FEATURESChanging the Color Tone1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu, thenpress the ENTER button.2Press the ▼ button toselect “Color ton
52SPECIAL FEATURESFreezing the Picture1Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture.(normal sound will still be heard.)Press again to cancel.Usin
534Press the √√button toselect “On/Off.”Press the ▲ or ▼ buttonto turn the on-timer “On.”(Repeatedly pressing the▲ or ▼ button will alter-nate betwee
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
55SPECIAL FEATURESChoosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS)SoundtrackDepending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono, o
56SPECIAL FEATURESExtra sound settings (Turbo Sound,Surround, Auto Volume, Melody, BBE orWoofer)The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit y
57SPECIAL FEATURES• SurroundYour Samsung TV can create a "surround" effect such that the sound seems to comefrom all directions. Once the “S
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
59SPECIAL FEATURES▼Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur duringclosed caption transmissions, especiallythose of live events. There may b
6CONTENTSChapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60Viewing Picture-in-Picture (TXN2798HF/ TXN3098WHF/TXN3298HF)You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously to watch two video sources. Note:The PIP f
61SPECIAL FEATURES▼For more information aboutexternal A/V components and sig-nals, see “Viewing an External SignalSource” on page 41.If you select “TV
62Changing the Size of the PIP Window1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu, thenpress the ENTER button.2Press the ▼ button toselect PIP, then pres
63Swapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main image1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu, thenpress the ENTER button.2Press the ▼ button tosel
64Changing the PIP Channel1Press the MENU button todisplay the menu, thenpress the ENTER button.2Press the ▼ button toselect PIP, then press theENTER
65SPECIAL FEATURESUsing the V-Chip (USA)The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriatefor children. The user must
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
673Press the ▼ button toselect the “TV Guidelines”,then press the ENTER but-ton. 4The “TV guidelines”screen will appear.Press the ▲, ▼ buttons toselec
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
69G General audience (no restrictions).PG Parental guidance suggested.PG-13PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned).R R (Restricted. Children under 17 shoul
7CONTENTSChapter 4: Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Customizing Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70SPECIAL FEATURESUsing the V-Chip (Canada)The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriatefor children. The user m
71SPECIAL FEATURESHow to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines”First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip.(See
72SPECIAL FEATURES3Press the ▼ button toselect the “TV Guidelines”,then press the ENTER but-ton. 4The “TV guidelines”screen will appear.Press the ▲, ▼
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
74G General audience (no restrictions).PG Parental guidance suggested.PG-13PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned).R R (Restricted. Children under 17 shoul
75E Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.C P
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
773Each of the menu optionsis displayed in turn.When you wish to stopthe demonstration, pressany button on the remotecontrol.Press the MENU button toe
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
79Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVWith proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow theseguidelines to get the maximum
8List of FeaturesYour TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit thatincludes the following special features:• Ful
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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