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Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. Important Safety Information Always be careful when using your TV receiver.
• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
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.
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Side Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Customizing Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR (or DVD) . . 42 Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box . . . . . 44 Fine Tuning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Tilt . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology.
YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the 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. • TX-P2771HF • TX-P3271HF • TX-P3071WHF The Touch-Sensitive buttons do not work. 1. Did you use a light touch when pressing the buttons? 2. Is the Power Plug correctly connected to the outlet? 3.
YOUR NEW TV • TX-P3234HF ¨ CH ▼ and CH ▲ Œ TV/VIDEO Press to change between viewing TV programs and signals from other components. ´ MENU Press to change channels. Also press to highlight various items on the on-screen menu. ˆ STANDBY indicator Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features. Lights up when you turn the power off. Remote Control Sensor ˇ VOL – , + Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also used to select items on the onmscreen menu.
YOUR NEW TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.) For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 13 Р22. ΠAUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT jacks Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a recording VCR. Note: The Monitor Out does not operate in Component 1 or 2 modes.
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 and cable box. See page 41 for details. Œ POWER Ô MODE Turns the TV on and off. ´ S.MODE Adjust the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized sound settings). ˇ P.
YOUR NEW TV Remote Control ¿ TV/COMPONENT Press to switch the TV, COMPONENT1, 2, or DIGITAL mode. Note: The DIGITAL mode does work in TX-P2798HF/ TX-P3098WHF/ TX-P3298HF models. ¸ DNIe (TX-P3298HF/TX-P3098WHF/ TX-P2798HF) Activates DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine). ˛ VCR Controls REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape in your 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.
2 C h a p t e r Tw 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 page 15. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas,” on page 15.
I N S TA L L AT I O N Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back 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.
I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT,” “VHF OUT,” or simply, “OUT.” ▼ 1 2 Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below.
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 A/B switch. 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on 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. After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing.
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 14-16). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR. 3 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV.
I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting an S-VHS VCR Your TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) 1 To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV. 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO INPUT 1 jacks on the TV. Make sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number “1.
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: 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.) 2 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.
I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box (480p/1080i) Connecting to Y,Pb,Pr Connect the Y, PB, and PR video outputs of the set-top box to their corresponding inputs on the TV. Next, connect the Left and Right audio from the set-top box to the corresponding L and R terminals on the TV. (The connections for a typical set-top box are shown below.) • TX-P2745FP/TX-P3245FP: 480p only.
I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface) (TX-P3298HF/TX-P3098WHF/ TX-P2798HF) By inputting a high-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definition picture source to the DIGITAL INPUT jack on the TV, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form. (This DIGITAL INPUT jack is for use in the future when High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection DTV decoders, DVD players and D-VHS are put on the market.
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. (Also see “Viewing an External Signal Source” on page 41). 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. 2 Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AUDIO terminals on the TV.
I N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely. Install two AAA size batteries. Replace the cover. 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 Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. ▼ 2 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.
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, five basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Video signal source, Ant. input check, Auto program, and Clock. 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Plug & Play” is displayed.
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 30.) 5 Press the ENTER 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 34.) 6 When you have finished, press the MENU button. The message “Enjoy your watching..” is displayed.
O P E R AT I O N Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after thirty seconds. ▼ 1 With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, Time and Setup. You can also use the MENU, CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. ▼ 2 Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to highlight one of the 5 icons.
O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button 2 Press the œ or √ button to select the appropriate language: English, Español, or Français. 3 Press the MENU button to exit.
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. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual).
O P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 1 First, select the correct signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~2 on previous page. 2 Press the ▲ button to select “Auto program”. The TV automatically cycles through 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. ▼ 3 Press the ENTER button.
O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Add/Erase”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the √ button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to add or erase. Press the MENU button. 4 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Select”. Press the œ or √ button to select “Added” or “Erased”.
O P E R AT I O N Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 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. Directly Accessing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. 1 Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel.
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. Note: You cannot select “Labeling” in the A/V mode.
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 to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. When selecting the hours, be sure to select the proper time of day (AM or PM).
O P E R AT I O N Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Auto Clock Set” menu, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the √ button to select Auto clock set “On”. 4 Press the ▼ button to select “PBS Channel”. While “PBS Channel” is selected, press the √ button to activate the channel-number field.
O P E R AT I O N 5 Press the ▼ button to select “Time Zone”. While “Time Zone” is selected, then press the œ or √ to change the Time zone. Sequence: ATL., EAST, CEN., MTN., PAC., ALAS., HAW.. 6 Press the ▼ button to select “DST”(Daylight saving time). While “DST” is selected, press the œ or √ button to indicate “Yes” or “No”. The clock is set. Press the MENU button to exit.
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 according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) Note: The DNIe function appears in TX-P2798HF/ TX-P3098WHF/ TX-P3298HF models. ▼ 1 Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button.
O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie” ) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Mild or Dynamic by pressing the P.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button.
O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal perferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) Note: The BBE function appears in TX-P2798HF/ TX-P3098WHF/ TX-P3298HF models. ▼ 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Equalizer”, then press the ENTER button.
O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Movie,” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom,” which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
O P E R AT I O N Viewing an External Signal Source You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the external signal on the TV. ▼ Quick way to access the external signal source: Just press the “TV/VIDEO” button on the remote control. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the œ or √ button. You will switch between viewing the signals coming from equipment connected to the TV’s A/V jacks, and the TV signal.
Chapter Four 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 can also operate a VCR, DVD and a cable box (even if your VCR and cable box are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). Note: The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD players, VCRs, and Cable boxes. Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR (or DVD) 1 Turn off your VCR.
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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box 1 Turn off your cable box. Press the MODE button and make sure that the CABLE LED is illuminated. The remote control has four “modes”: “TV”, “VCR”, “Cable” and “DVD”. Press the “MODE” button to switch the remote control to the “Cable” mode. ▼ 2 3 On your Samsung remote control, press the SET button. Enter 3 digits of the cable box code listed below for your brand of cable box. Press the POWER button.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optional reception. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Fine tune”. After you adjust the fine tuning, “*” will appear when you press INFO while watching this channel. ▼ 3 Press the œ or √ button to adjust the fine tuning.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) (TX-P2798HF/ TX-P3098WHF/TX-P3298HF) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). 1 Select the appropriate channel. Press MENU to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “LNA”. ▼ 3 Press the œ or √ button to select LNA “on.” Press the MENU button to exit.
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 same minor image tilt depending on the TV’s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Tilt”. 3 Press the œ or √ button to adjust the Tilt. Press the MENU button to exit.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S DNIeTM (Digital Natural Image engine) TX-P2798HF/TX-P3098WHF/TX-P3298HF Samsung’s New Technology enables an improved image with detail, contrast and white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “DNIe”. 3 Press the œ or √ button to select DNIe “Off”, “On” or “Demo”. Press the MENU button to exit. • • • On: Switches on the DNIe mode.
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 to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press ▼ button to select "Digital NR." Pressing the œ or √ button will alternate between “On” and “Off”. ▼ 3 Press the œ or √ button to select Digital NR “On”. Press the MENU button to exit.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size TX-P3071WHF/TX-P3098WHF/TX-P3075WHF/TX-P2670WHF Press the P.SIZE button to change the screen. • Wide: • Panorama: • Zoom1: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. Magnifies the size of the picture on screen. You can also move the picture on screen using the joystick up or down. • Zoom2: Magnifies the size of the picture more than Zoom1.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Changing the Color Tone 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Color tone”. 3 Press the œ or √ button to select ”Normal”, “Warm 1”, “Warm 2”, “Cool 2”or “Cool 1” according to personal preference. Press the MENU button to exit.
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 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 R.SURF. The on-screen display will read “Surf off”. 2 Press R.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 34). ▼ 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select "Time", then press the ENTER button. When any of the timers are set, the “Timer” LED will illuminate (front panel of TV.) 2 Press the ▼ button to select "On time". Press the √ button to select the “On time” hours. (The hours digits will be highlighted.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Absent Power Off When you set the timer “On”, your television will eventually be turned off, if you do not operate any controls during the 3 hours after the TV is turned on by timer. This function is available in only the timer “On” mode and will prevent a leakage accident or overheating, caused by your TV left on for a long time due to the timer “On” (when you are away on holiday, for example). ▼ 6 To set the Off time, press the ▼ button to select “Off time.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) ▼ Quick way to access the MTS: Just press the “MTS” button on the remote control. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Extra sound settings (Turbo Sound, Surround, Auto Volume, Melody, BBE or Woofer) The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. • Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S • 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. • Turbo Sound (TX-P2771HF/TX-P3071WHF/TX-P3271HF/TX-P2670WHF/TX-P2775HF/ TX-P3275HF/TX-P3075WHF/TX-P2745FP/TX-P3245FP/TX-P3234HF) Turbo sound emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S • Melody You can hear clear a melody sound when the TV is powered on or Off. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Melody” then press the œ or √ button to select “On”. Press the MENU button to exit.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Viewing Closed Captions 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. Most pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Viewing Picture-in-Picture (TX-P2798HF/ TX-P3098WHF/TX-P3298HF) You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously to watch two video sources. Note:The PIP feature does not work with DVD signals and S-Video mode. When PIP is selected in the Zoom mode, the Mode is automatically converted into the Normal mode. Activating Picture-in-Picture Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select PIP, then press the ENTER button. Press the √ button to select PIP “On.” Press the ▼ to select the “TV/AV”, then press the √ button repeatedly to cycle through all of the available signal sources: “TV”, “AV1”, “AV2” and “AV3”.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Changing the Size of the PIP Window Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select PIP, then press the ENTER button. Press the √ button to select PIP “On.” 3 Press the ▼ to select the “Size”, then press the √ button repeatedly to select the “Double Screen”, “Large”, “Small” or “Stock ticker”. Press the MENU button to exit. 62 Quick way to access the PIP size: Just press the SIZE button on the remote control.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Swapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main image Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. Quick way to access the SWAP: Just press the SWAP button on the remote control. ▼ 1 2 Press the ▼ button to select PIP, then press the ENTER button. Press the √ button to select PIP “On.” 3 Press the ▼ to select the “Swap”, then press the √ button. The image in the PIP window will appear on the main screen, and vice versa.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Changing the PIP Channel Press the MENU button to display the menu, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select PIP, then press the ENTER button. Press the √ button to select PIP “On.” 3 Press the ▼ to select the “Channel”, then press the √ button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the channel that appears in the PIP window. Press the MENU button to exit.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Using the V-Chip (USA) The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. Note : When the V-chip feature is active, channel-auto program features do not function. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select the “V-chip”, then press the ENTER button. The “Enter Pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4digit PIN number, 3 To enable the V-Chip feature, press the √ button so that the “V-Chip lock” field is Yes. (Pressing the √ button will alternate between Yes and No.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 3 Press the ▼ button to select the “TV Guidelines”, then press the ENTER button. ▼ Note: These categories consist of two separate groups: TV-Y and TV-Y7 (young children through age 7), and TV-G through TV-MA (everybody else). 4 The “TV guidelines” screen will appear.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 6 How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings: First, select one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page). Next, while the TV-Rating is selected , repeatedly press the √ button. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D or V). A blinking letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed for each sub-rating. While the “U” or “B” is blinking, press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the sub-rating.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 3 The “V-chip” screen will appear. Press the ▼ button to select “MPAA rating”, then press the ENTER button. Note: The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is “more restrictive.” For example, if you block the “PG-13” category, then “R,” “NC17,” and “X” will automatically be blocked also. ▼ 4 The “MPAA rating” screen will appear. Repeatedly press the ▼ button to select a particular MPAA category.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Using the V-Chip (Canada) The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. Note : When the V-chip feature is active, channel-auto program features do not function. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select the “V-chip”, then press the ENTER button. The “Enter Pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4digit PIN number, 3 To enable the V-Chip feature, press the √ button so that the “V-Chip lock” field is Yes. (Pressing the √ button will alternate between Yes and No.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 3 Press the ▼ button to select the “TV Guidelines”, then press the ENTER button. ▼ Note: These categories consist of two separate groups: TV-Y and TV-Y7 (young children through age 7), and TV-G through TV-MA (everybody else). 4 The “TV guidelines” screen will appear.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 6 How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings: First, select one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page). Next, while the TV-Rating is selected , repeatedly press the √ button. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D or V). A blinking letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed for each sub-rating. While the “U” or “B” is blinking, press the ▲ or ▼ button to change the sub-rating.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 3 The “V-chip” screen will appear. Press the ▼ button to select “MPAA rating”, then press the ENTER button. Note: The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is “more restrictive.” For example, if you block the “PG-13” category, then “R,” “NC17,” and “X” will automatically be blocked also. ▼ 4 The “MPAA rating” screen will appear. Repeatedly press the ▼ button to select a particular MPAA category.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 3 The “V-chip” screen will appear. Press the ▼ button to select “Canadian English”, then press the ENTER button. 4 The “Canadian English” screen will appear. Repeatedly press the ▼ button to select a particular Canadian English category. Pressing the ▼ button will cycle through the Canadian English categories: E Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 3 The “V-chip” screen will appear. Press the ▼ button to select “Canadian French”, then press the ENTER button. 4 The “Canadian French” screen will appear. Repeatedly press the ▼ button to select a particular Canadian French category. Pressing the ▼ button will cycle through the Canadian French categories: E Exempt programming includes...news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. G General.
S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Viewing the Demonstration (TX-P2798HF/TX-P3098WHF/TX-P3298HF) To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the in built demonstration. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ▼ button to select “Demonstration”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Each of the menu options is displayed in turn.
Chapter 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 service center. Identifying Problems 78 Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. 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.
APPENDIX Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. 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.
