Samsung TXL2091F, Owner'S Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Instructions COLOR TELEVISION TXL2091F AA68 01699A ENG ...

Page 2: ...cable entry as practical Caution FCC CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifica tions to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Caution To prevent electric shock match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot and fully insert the plug Attention pour eviter les chocs electriques introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la p...

Page 3: ...racket or table where it can fall A falling TV can cause serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manu facturer or sold with the TV Follow the manufacturer s instruc tions when mounting the unit and use a mounting accessory rec ommended by the manufacturer Move the TV and cart with care Quick stops ...

Page 4: ...trode Do not attempt to service the TV yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions when the power supply cord or plug is damaged if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit if the TV has been exposed to rain or water if the TV doe...

Page 5: ...e Remote Control 2 9 Chapter 3 Operation 3 1 Turning the TV On and Off 3 1 Plug Play Feature 3 1 Viewing the Menus and On Screen Displays 3 3 Viewing the Menus 3 3 Viewing the Display 3 3 Selecting a Menu Language 3 4 Memorizing the Channels 3 5 Selecting the Video Signal source 3 5 Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method 3 6 Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method 3 7 Changing Channels 3 8 ...

Page 6: ...Multi Channel Sound MTS Soundtrack 4 10 Extra sound settings Turbo Sound Surround or Auto Volume 4 11 Viewing Closed Captions 4 12 Using the V Chip 4 13 Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN 4 13 How to Enable Disable the V Chip 4 14 How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines 4 14 How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X 4 16 How to Reset the TV after the V C...

Page 7: ...V on and off Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV s memory Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible A built in multi channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening Built in dual channel speakers A special sleep timer 16 9 letter box format ...

Page 8: ... on the on screen menu ˇ CH and CH CHANNEL Press to change channels Also press to highlight various items on the on screen menu Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV ˆ POWER TIMER indicator When the TV is turned on the POWER TIMER indicator blinks ten times This indicator illumi nates when the TIMER mode is set to the On position after setting the clock and eithe...

Page 9: ...onally such as a camcorder or video game For information on connecting equipment see pages 2 1 2 8 Œ HEADPHONE jack Connect a set of external headphones to this jack for private listening VIDEO INPUT Used to connect a video signal from a camcorder or a video game ˇ AUDIO INPUTS Used to connect the audio signals from a cam corder or a video game ...

Page 10: ... 2 Audio signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices Use these jacks to connect the audio signals from a DVD player when using the DVD video input jacks When not using the DVD jacks these audio jacks function as audio for Video 2 or S VIDEO ˇ AUDIO VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT jacks These audio video signals are identical to A V signals being displayed on the big screen Typically used as the input s...

Page 11: ...nd On or Off MUTE Press to temporarily cut off the sound CH and CH Channel Up Down Press CH or CH to change channels Also used to highlight selections on the on screen menus P STD Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings or select your personal cus tomized picture settings TV Press to use your remote control to operate your TV VCR Press to use your remote control to op...

Page 12: ...r 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 Press the PLAY button to play back prerecorded tapes F F Press to fast forward the tape in your VCR PAUSE Press to pause your VCR s tape ...

Page 13: ...ave two antennas see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas on page 2 2 Antennas with 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off air antenna such as a roof antenna or rabbit ears that has 300 ohm twin flat leads follow the directions below Chapter Two INSTALLATION 1 Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300 75 ohm adaptor not supplied Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws 2 Plu...

Page 14: ...lug the combiner into the VHF UHF terminal on the bottom of the rear panel INSTALLATION 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 ...

Page 15: ...scrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels such as premium channels follow the instructions below You will need a two way splitter an RF A B switch and four lengths of coaxial cable These items are available at most electronics stores 1 Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box This terminal might be labeled ANT IN VH...

Page 16: ...ctions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system according to the instructions on pages 2 1 2 3 Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system After you ve made this connection set the A B switch to the A position for normal viewing Set the A B switch to the B position to view scrambled channels When you set the A B switch to B you...

Page 17: ...e TV 5 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack on the TV Follow the instructions in Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape to view your VCR tape A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR If not check your local electronics store If you have a mono non stereo VCR use the Y connector not supplied to hook up to the left and right audio input jacks of the TV If you...

Page 18: ...e sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number 2 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the 2 AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV 1 To begin follow steps 1 3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV 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 b...

Page 19: ...R Refer to your VCR s instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR INSTALLATION Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO INPUT 2 jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the D...

Page 20: ... A V output jacks on the camcorder They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder Connecting a Camcorder The front 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 3 18 The audio video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder If not check ...

Page 21: ...e control for a long time The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV Assuming typical TV usage the Batteries last for about one year 2 Install two AA size batteries Make sure to match the and ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out com pletely ...

Page 22: ...ay 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 pro gram and Clock 2 Press the VOL or VOL button to select the desired language Press the MENU button to enter the language and then the Channel menu is automatically displayed 3 Press the VOL or VOL button to select the de...

Page 23: ...ressing the CH or CH button refer to Setting the clock on page 3 10 6 When you have finished press the MENU button The message Enjoy your watching is displayed 7 If you want to reset this feature 1 Press the MENU but ton 2 Press the CH button three times to select the Function menu and press the VOL button 3 Press the CH button to select Plug Play and press the VOL button The message Plug Play is ...

Page 24: ...nds If your model has the PIP feature the Menu screen will look different You can also use the MENU CHANNEL and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections 1 Press the DISPLAY button on the remote con trol The on screen display shows any or all of the fol lowing Active channel the channel label video source the time and the time remaining on the sleep timer indicates a channel...

Page 25: ...3 Press the VOL button to select the appropriate language English Spanish or French 4 Press the MENU button twice to exit 2 Press the VOL button to display the Function menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button three times to select Function ...

Page 26: ... Signal source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV i e an antenna or a cable system 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu 2 Press the CH button two times to select Channel 3 Press the VOL button The first line of the menu is selected 4 Repeatedly press the VOL button to cycle through these c...

Page 27: ...ough all of the available channels and stores them in memory This takes about one to two minutes Press MENU at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the Channel menu 2 Press the CH button to select Auto program 1 First select the correct signal source ANT STD HRC IRC See steps 1 4 on previous page Press the MENU button then press the CH but ton twice to select Channel Press ...

Page 28: ...on to access the channel sub menu 2 Press the CH or CH button to select Add Erase Press the VOL button 3 Press the VOL button Press the CH button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to add or erase Press the MENU button 4 Press the CH or CH button to select Select Press the VOL or VOL button to select Added or Erased Press the MENU button three times to exit ...

Page 29: ...sed or not memorized To select a channel over 100 press the 100 button For channel 122 press 100 then 2 then 2 To change to single digit channels 0 9 faster press 0 before the single digit For channel 4 press 0 then 4 Using the PRE CH Button to select the Previous Channel 1 Press the PRE CH button The TV will switch to the last channel viewed To quickly switch between two channels that are far apa...

Page 30: ...e to select Channel Press the VOL button 3 Press the CH button five times to select Labeling Press the VOL button to begin labeling The left most field will be highlighted Each label has four fields See top paragraph 4 Press the CH or CH button to select a letter a number or a blank Pressing the CH button results in this sequence A B Z blank 0 1 9 Note You cannot select Labeling in the A V mode 5 ...

Page 31: ...ar on the screen and Clock will be highlighted 3 Press the VOL button again the hours digits will be highlighted Press the CH or CH button repeatedly until the correct hour appears After the hour is entered press the VOL button at this point the minutes dig its will be highlighted When selecting the hours be sure to select the proper time of day AM or PM You can change the hours by pressing CH or ...

Page 32: ...elect Function Press the VOL button 2 Press the CH button four times to select Auto clock set menu Press the VOL button 3 Press the VOL button to select Auto clock set On 4 Press the CH button to select PBS channel While PBS channel is selected press the VOL button to activate the channel number field Press the CH and CH button to select your local PBS channel Press the MENU button continued ...

Page 33: ...one is selected press either VOL or VOL button to change the Time zone Sequence ATL EAST CEN MTN PAC ALAS HAW 6 Press the CH button to select DST Daylight saving time While DST is selected press the VOL or VOL button to indicate Yes or No The clock is set Press the MENU button three times to exit ...

Page 34: ...he words Adjust will appear on the screen 4 Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item For exam ple if you select Brightness pressing the VOL button increases it Press the MENU button four times to exit After adjusting an item the gauge will automatically disappear after about 5 seconds 3 Press the CH button to select Adjust then press the VOL button The wor...

Page 35: ...h automatically recalls your personalized picture settings Choose Standard for the standard factory settings Natural Optimal indoor screen condition Choose Mild Mild Contrast when viewing the TV in low light or when playing video games Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings accordings to personal preference see Customizing the Picture page 3 13 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu...

Page 36: ...utton to select a particu lar item to be changed 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button to select the Sound menu 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 4 Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the value o...

Page 37: ... recalls your personalized sound settings Choose Standard for the standard factory settings Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts Choose Movies when watching movies Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue i e news Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings 2 Press the VOL or VOL button repeatedly to select the Standard Music Movie Speech or Custom sound set...

Page 38: ...een 3 Press the CH button to select Adjust then press the VOL button 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button to select the Sound menu Setting The On Off Melody You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is powered on or Off 4 Press the CH button to select Melody then press the VOL or VOL button to select On or Off Press the MENU button three times to exit ...

Page 39: ... or Camcorder signal on the TV 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button twice to select Channel then press the VOL button 2 Press the CH button twice to select TV AV 3 Press the VOL or VOL button You will switch between viewing the signals com ing from equipment con nected to the TV s A V jacks and the TV signal ...

Page 40: ... Enter both digits of the VCR code listed on the next page for your brand of VCR Make sure you enter both digits of the code even if the first digit is a 0 If more than one code listed try the first one 5 Press the POWER button on the remote control Your VCR should turn on If your VCR turns on your remote control is now set correctly If your VCR does not turn on repeat steps 2 3 and 4 but try one ...

Page 41: ...CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES 4 2 SPECIAL FEATURES VCR Codes ...

Page 42: ...ticular brand of cable box If no other codes are listed try each cable box code 00 through 35 6 Once your remote control is set up press the CABLE button any time you want to use the remote to operate your cable box When your remote control is in the CABLE mode the volume buttons still control your TV s vol ume Also the VCR control buttons PLAY PAUSE etc will still operate your VCR 2 On your Samsu...

Page 43: ... to select the Channel menu After you adjust the fine tuning will appear when you press DIS PLAY while watching this channel 2 Press the VOL button to select Channel menu Press the CH button three times to select Fine tune 3 Press the VOL and VOL button to adjust the fine tuning Press the MENU button to resume normal viewing 4 To store the fine tuning setting in the TV s memo ry press the CH butto...

Page 44: ...on 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 VOL button to select the Picture menu 2 Press the CH button three times to select Digital NR 3 Press the VOL or VOL button to select Digital NR On Press the MENU button twice to exit Pressing VOL or VOL will alternate between On and Off ...

Page 45: ...to select the Picture menu 2 Press the CH button twice to select Size 3 Press the VOL or VOL button repeatedly to select Normal Zoom or Wide Press the MENU button twice to exit Normal Sets the picture to 4 3 normal mode This is a standard TV screen size Zoom Magnifies the size of the picture on screen Wide Sets the picture to 16 9 wide mode ...

Page 46: ...s then switch channels After 5 minutes the TV will return to the original channel To use the R Surf 1 While you are watching the channel to which you want to return press the R SURF button The on screen display will read Surf off 2 Press the R SURF button again to set the timer in thirty second intervals up to five minutes 3 The time you set will begin counting down on the screen When the time run...

Page 47: ... On time hours The hours digits will be highlighted Press the CH or CH button repeatedly to select the appropriate hours i e the hour when the TV will turn on 4 Press the VOL button to select the On time min utes The minutes digits will be highlighted Press the CH or CH button to select the appro priate minutes Before using the timer you must set the TV s clock See Setting the Clock on page 3 10 W...

Page 48: ...ve 8 When finished setting the timer press the MENU button three times to exit 1 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control 2 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears any of the preset values from Off to 180 After about 5 seconds the sleep display will disappear from the screen and the time interval will be set Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automati...

Page 49: ...Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program which is usually a foreign language translation You can also change the MTS setting by pressing the MTS button on the remote control When you change channels MTS is set to Stereo autom...

Page 50: ... has its own signal conditions which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed Auto volume lets you automat ically 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 modula tion sig nal is low 2 Press the VOL button to select the Sound menu Press the CH button twice to s...

Page 51: ...e hearing impaired or foreign language trans lations All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs so home record ed video tapes also provide closed captions Most pre recorded commercial video tapes pro vide closed captions as well Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape s packaging 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the C...

Page 52: ...e V chip menu Press the VOL button 3 After entering a valid PIN number the V chip screen will appear Press the CH button three times and highlight Change pin 4 While the Change pin field is selected press the VOL button The Change pin screen will appear Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them Note If you forget the PIN press the remote control keys in the following sequence which resets th...

Page 53: ...ess the CH button three times to select the Function menu Press the VOL button 2 Press the CH button five times to highlight the V chip menu Press the VOL button The Enter pin screen will appear Enter your 4 digit PIN number 3 The V Chip screen will appear and V Chip lock will be selected turns blue color To enable the V Chip fea ture press the VOL but ton so that the V Chip lock field is Yes Pres...

Page 54: ...be highlighted BLUE and no letters will blink To exit this screen press the MENU button again To select a different TV Rating press the CH or CH button and then repeat the process Note 1 The TV Y7 TV PG TV 14 and TV MA have additional options See the next step to change any of the following sub ratings FV Fantasy violence D Dialog L L S Sexual situation V Violence Note 2 The V Chip will automatica...

Page 55: ...or B will be displayed for each sub rating While the U or B is blinking press CH or CH to change the sub rating Press MENU once to save the TV guidelines A TV Rating will be highlighted BLUE and no letters will blink To exit this screen press MENU again To select a different TV Rating press CH or CH and then repeat the process Note The V chip will automatically block certain categories that are Mo...

Page 56: ...Chip Lock 5 Repeatedly press the CH button to select a particular MPAA catego ry When a category is selected its color changes to blue Pressing the CH button will cycle through the MPAA categories G General audience no restrictions PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned R R Restricted Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult NC 17 No children under age 17 ...

Page 57: ...na Check all wire connections Poor sound quality Try another channel Adjust the antenna No picture or sound Try another channel Press the TV VIDEO button Make sure the TV is plugged in Check the antenna connections No color wrong colors or tints Make sure the program is broadcast in color Adjust the picture settings Picture rolls vertically Adjust the antenna Check all wire connections The TV oper...

Page 58: ...serious damage Cabinet Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside Wipe your TV with a clean dry cloth Never use water cleaning fluids wax or chemicals Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet Temperature If your TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place unplug the power cord and allow at least two hours for moisture that may have formed inside the unit to dry completely Using Yo...

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