Samsung TXM 1491F, Owner'S Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Instructions COLOR TELEVISION TXM1491F Printed in Mexico AA68 02341A 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: ...e TV receiver may fall causing injury to people and or damage to the TV Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table not recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV receiver Follow the manufacturer s instructions when mounting the unit and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Move the TV receiver and its cart with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfac...

Page 4: ... not attempt to service the TV receiver 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 TV If the TV receiver has been exposed to rain or water If th...

Page 5: ...ete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a used caution when moving the cart apparatus...

Page 6: ...CR 2 5 Connecting a Camcorder 2 6 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 2 7 Chapter 3 Operation 3 1 Turning the TV On and Off 3 1 Viewing the Menus and On Screen Displays 3 1 Viewing the Menus 3 1 Viewing the Display 3 1 Selecting a Menu Language 3 2 Memorizing the Channels 3 3 Selecting the Video Signal source 3 3 Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method 3 4 Adding and Erasing Channels Ma...

Page 7: ...losed Captions 4 8 Using the V Chip 4 9 Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN 4 9 How to Enable Disable the V Chip 4 10 How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines 4 10 How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X 4 12 How to Reset the TV after the V Chip Blocks a Channel Emergency Escape 4 13 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Identifying Problems 5 1 Spanish Quick Re...

Page 8: ... special features Easy to use remote control Easy to use on screen menu system Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV s memory Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible Built in dual channel speakers A special sleep timer Chapter One YOUR NEW TV ...

Page 9: ...he 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 YOUR NEW TV ΠTURBO Press to feel the middle and low sound effects when watching a music program VOL and VOL Press to change the volume or to change features on the menu MENU Press the VOL buttons simultaneously to see the menu of TV function Same function ...

Page 10: ... component that will be connected continuously such as a VCR For more information on connecting equipment see pages 2 1 2 6 ΠVIDEO and AUDIO input jacks Use these jacks to connect a VCR or other video equipment VHF UHF Antenna terminal Use this terminal to connect an outdoor antenna or cable system ...

Page 11: ...that channel after an amount of time that you set P STD Press to adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the special factory settings or your own custom setting MUTE Press to mute silence the volume MENU Press this button to see the easy to use menu system Ô VOL and VOL Volume Press VOL to lower the vol ume press VOL to raise the volume Also use with the menu system SLEEP Press for the TV to aut...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...2 Plug 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 a an optional combiner adaptor available at most electronics shops 1 Connect both antenna leads to the comb...

Page 14: ...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 15: ... the RF A B switch 6 Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF A B switch and the VHF UHF terminal on the rear of the TV INSTALLATION After you ve made this connection set the A B switch to the A position for normal view ing Set the A B switch to the B position to view scrambled channels When you set the A B switch to B you will need to tune your TV to the cable box s outpu...

Page 16: ...ollow 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 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 2 1 2 4 Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable...

Page 17: ...n the front of the TV 1 Locate the 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 11 The audio video cables shown here are usually inclu...

Page 18: ... 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 INSTALLATION ...

Page 19: ...on 1 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 The on screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty seconds 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 control The on screen display shows an...

Page 20: ...ON Selecting a Menu Language 2 Press VOL to select the appropriate language English Spanish or French 1 Press MENU to display the menu Press CH three times to select Function then press the VOL but ton 3 Press MENU twice to exit VOL CH MENU ...

Page 21: ...ecting the Video 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 MENU to display the menu Press CH two times to select Channel then press the VOL button 2 Repeatedly press VOL to cycle through these choices ANT antenna STD HRC or IRC all cable TV Note STD...

Page 22: ...ne to two minutes Press the MENU button 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 3 on previous page Press the MENU button then press the CH but ton twice to select Channel then press the VOL button 4 After all the available channels are stored th...

Page 23: ...o select Channel then press the VOL but ton 2 Press the CH or CH button to select Add Erase Press the VOL button 3 Press the VOL or num ber buttons to select the channel you want to add or erase 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 24: ... 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 apart tun...

Page 25: ... will be selected Press the CH or CH button repeat edly until the correct hour appears After the hour is entered press the VOL button at this point the minutes digits will be selected 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 CH repeatedly or by holding down either of these buttons 4 Press the CH or CH button to select the...

Page 26: ...peatedly until the word Custom is selected When Custom is highlight ed the word Adjust will appear on the screen 4 Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item 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 words C...

Page 27: ...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 according to personal pref erence see Customizing the Picture page 3 8 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu ...

Page 28: ...on from the on screen menu 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 2 Press the VOL or VOL button repeatedly to select the Standard Music Movie Speech or Custom sound settings 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH but...

Page 29: ...enu 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 4 Press the MENU button twice to exit VOL CH MENU Quick way to view the external signal Simply press the TV VIDEO button on the remote...

Page 30: ...n twice to select the Channel menu then press the VOL button 2 Press the CH button three times to select Fine tune then press the VOL button 3 Press the VOL and VOL buttons 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 button to select Select Press the VOL or VOL button to select Added To reset the fine ...

Page 31: ...utton 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 or Zoom 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 SPECIAL FEATURES ...

Page 32: ...hen switch channels After 5 minutes the TV will return to the original channel To use the Surf feature 1 While you are watching the channel to which you want to return press the SURF button The on screen display will read Surf off 2 Press the 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 runs...

Page 33: ...Press the VOL button to select the 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 VOL to select the On time minutes The minutes digits will be highlighted Press CH or CH to select the appropriate minutes Before using the timer you must set the TV s clock See Setting the Clock on p...

Page 34: ...ime Press the VOL button and set the hours and minutes Follow the same procedure as in steps 1 6 above 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 disappea...

Page 35: ...adcasting 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 automatically To listen in SAP or Mon...

Page 36: ...to On or Off the setting applies to the sound effects such as Standard Music Movie and Speech Note To listen a Surround effects it is necessary that channels are broadcasting in stereo and setting the MTS to stereo mode 2 Press the CH button three times to select Turbo sound 3 Press the VOL button to select On Press the MENU button twice to exit 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press th...

Page 37: ...tles for the 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 ...

Page 38: ...t the 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 As soon as the 4 digits are entered the Confirm new pin screen appears Re enter the same 4 dig...

Page 39: ... button three times to select the Function menu Press the VOL button 2 Press the CH button three times to select 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 Pressing VOL wil...

Page 40: ...ghlighted and no letters will blink To exit this screen press MENU 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 Offensive language S Sexual situation V Violence Note 2 The V Chip will automatically ...

Page 41: ...ch sub rating While the U or B is blinking press the CH or CH button 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 the CH or CH button and then repeat the process Note The V chip will automatically block certain categories that are More rest...

Page 42: ...5 Repeatedly press the CH button to select a particular MPAA category Pressing the CH button will cycle through the MPAA categories B U G B B B B B B B PG PG 13 R NC 17 X NR 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 X X Adults only NR Not ...

Page 43: ...uality 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 If the set is moved or turned in a different direction the power should be OFF for at least 30 minutes Picture rolls vertica...

Page 44: ... la programación de encendido etc SURF Oprima cuando esté mirando un canal para regresar automáticamente a dicho canal después de un período de tiempo especificado por usted P STD Imagen estándar Oprima para seleccionar con figuraciones de imágenes en memoria o estándar MUTE Oprima para silenciar enmudecer el volumen MENU Oprima para hacer visualizar el menú principal Ô VOL Oprima VOL para disminu...

Page 45: ...OprimaMENUrepetidasveceshastahacervisualizarelmenúdeSetup Oprima VOL Vera una pantalla para selecionar el tipo de antena o sistema de cable al que está conectado Si conectó una antena deje realzado Antena Si conectó cable oprima CH para realzar el tipo de cable que tenga STD HRC o IRC ˇ Oprima VOL El televisor empezará a memorizar todas las estaciones que puede recibir Esto toma aproximadamente de...

Page 46: ...ambiará al último canal que usted estaba mirando Programación del Reloj Consulte la página 3 7 ŒOprima MENU repetidas veces hasta ver el menú de time Oprima VOL ˇOprima los botones de CH o CH para seleccionar la hora correcta Oprima VOL Los minutos empezarán a parpadear Oprima los botones de CH o CH para seleccionar los minutos correctos Cuando haya seleccionado los minutos cor rectos oprima DISPL...

Page 47: ...la TV Si usted no tiene ningún equipo conectado a los jacks A V la TV visualizará el mensaje Connect the A V jacks Para volver a mirar la TV normal oprima TV VIDEO otra vez Sintonía Fina de Canales Consulte la página 4 1 Usted puede sintonizar finamente un canal para que se vea más bien o para reducir las rayas o interferencia en la imagen Œ Oprima CH CH o los botones de número para seleccionar el...

Page 48: ... uno de los siguientes períodos de tiempo 10 20 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 o 360 minutos Para cancelar el cronómetro de apagado oprima SLEEP hasta que la lectura de la pantalla muestre Off Usted también puede cancelar el cronómetro apagando y luego encendiendo de nuevo la TV Ajustes MTS Selección del canal de sonido Consulte la página 4 6 Cuando usted esá viendo un programa emitido e...

Page 49: ...ogramaciones que son no aptos para los menores de edad El usuario debe introducir primero un PIN Número de Identificacion Personal antes de cualquier ajuste o cambios se realice en las restriccions de V Chip Ajuste su Número de Identificación Personal PIN Œ Pulse repetidamente MENU hasta que vea el menú Vchip Pulse VOL La pantalla de Ingr codigo aparecerá Introduzca los 4 dígitos de su PIN Nota El...

Page 50: ...esta pantalla pulse MENU nuevamente Para seleccionar una clasificación diferente pulse CH o CH y luego repita el proceso Nota 1 La TV Y7 TV PG TV 14 y TV MA tiene opciones adicionales Ver el siguente paso para cambiar alguno de las siguientes sub clasificaciones FV Violencia en fantasía D Diálogo S Situaciones sexuales V Violento Nota 2 El V chip bloqueará automáticamente ciertas categorías que so...

Page 51: ...res de 17 años deben estar acompañados por sus padres NC 17 No niños menores de 17 años X X Sólo adultos NR No clasificado A continuación pulse el botón VOL para activar la categoría Mientras que una categoría en particular es destacada pulse VOL para activarla Una letra parpadeante D o B será mostrada Pulse MENU dos veces para salir del menú Vchip Nota El V chip bloqueará automáticamente ciertas ...

Page 52: ... 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 Y...