AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 1 TX-S2740X COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Register your product at www.samsung.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 2 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.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 3 Contents GENERAL INFORMATION CHANNEL CONTROL List of Features .................................................................................. Accessories........................................................................................ Viewing the Control Panel.................................................................. Viewing the Connection Panel ........................................................... Remote Control ....................
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 4 General Information List of Features Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory. Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off. A special sleep timer. V-Chip function. Excellent Picture Quality - DNIe Jr technology provides life-like clear images. Accessories Please make sure the following items are included with your TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 5 Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. 1 SOURCE 4 Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component). In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTER button on the remote control.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 6 Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 8-12. 1 AV IN 1, 2 3 COMPONENT IN (480i) Connect to the video output jacks of VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. Connect to the Component audio and video outputs of a DVD or DTV set-top box. 480i video signal input is available.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 7 Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote control, always point it directly at the TV You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Set-Top Box. 1 POWER Turns the TV on and off. 2 NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to change the channel. 3 – Use to select a channel over 100, For example, for channel 122, press “-”, then “2”, then “2”.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. ➢ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3. 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.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 9 Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV. ANT IN ➢ Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 1. Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 10 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 8-9). 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. ANT IN 2. Connect the cable or antenna to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the VCR. TV Rear Panel 3.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 11 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. To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV. TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel 2. Connect a video cable between the AV OUT [VIDEO] jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 12 Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player/Set-Top Box to your TV. TV Rear Panel DVD Player/Set-Top Box ➢ ➢ ➢ 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 Component Cable (Not supplied) 1. Connect a Component Cable between the COMPONENT IN (480i) [Y, PB, PR] jacks on the TV and the COMPONENT Y, PB, PR jacks on the DVD Player/Set-Top Box. 2.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 13 Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the TV. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered on, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Plug & Play” is displayed. It flickers for a little while and then Language menu is automatically displayed. Plug & Play TV 2.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 14 If you want to reset this feature... Setup TV Time √ Plug & Play √ V-Chip √ Caption √ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. † More Move Enter Plug & Play Return 2. Press the … or † button to select “Plug & Play”, then press the ENTER button. For further details on setting up options, refer to the previous page. ➢ Plug & Play can only be accessed in the TV mode.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 15 Adjusting the Volume 1. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to increase or decrease the volume. Using Mute Button At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1. Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. The word “Mute” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press the VOL + or VOL – button.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 16 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 or CH button to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 17 To Select the Source Use to select TV or other external input sources connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. TV Input Source List : TV √ Edit Name √ Move Enter TV Return 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”. Press the … or † button to select signal source, then press the ENTER button. Source List TV AV1 ---- AV2 ---- S-Video ---- Component ---- Move 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 18 Picture Control Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has four automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom by making a selection from the menu. Picture : Dynamic √ TV Mode 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 19 Adjusting the Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. Picture : Dynamic √ TV Mode √ Custom Color Tone : Normal √ Size : Normal √ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the … or † button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 20 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. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture TV … More Digital NR : Off √ DNIe Jr : On √ Tilt : 2.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 21 Viewing Picture-in-Picture You can display a sub picture within the main picture of TV program or external A/V devices such as VCR or DVD. In this way you can watch TV program or monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching TV or other video input. While V-Chip is in operation, the PIP function cannot be used.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 22 Changing the Position of the PIP Window 5. Press the … or † button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the desired PIP window position, then press the ENTER button. PIP TV √ PIP : On Source : S-Video √ Swap Position : Channel : Air Move Enter 3 Return Changing the PIP Channel 6.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 23 Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “Automatic” settings.) Sound √ : Custom TV Mode √ Custom MTS 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Custom”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 24 Automatic Volume Control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. Sound √ : Custom TV Mode √ Custom MTS : Stereo 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the … or † button to select “Auto Volume”, then press the ENTER button. √ √ Auto Volume : Off † More Move Enter Return Sound √ : Custom TV Mode √ Custom MTS : Stereo 3.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM 3. Press the … or † button to select “Off” or “On”, then press the ENTER button. Sound TV … More Press the EXIT button to exit. √ Turbo Sound : Off Page 25 Pseudo Stereo : Off On Move Enter Return Channel Control Adding and Erasing Channels You can add or delete a channel to display the channels you want only.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 26 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) 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). TV Channel √ Auto Program Add/Delete : Deleted Air/CATV : Air Name : ---- LNA : Off Move Enter TV √ 2. Press the … or † button to select “LNA”, then press the ENTER button. √ Return 3. Press the … or † button to select “Off” or “On”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 27 Time Setting Setting the Time 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 Setup TV Time √ Plug & Play √ V-Chip √ Caption √ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Time”.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 28 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. Time TV Clock √ --:--am On Timer --:--am Off Off Timer --:--am Off Sleep Timer Clock Mode Clock Set Move : 10 Enter TV Return 3. Press the ENTER button to select “Clock Mode”. Press the … or † button to select “Auto”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 29 Setting the On/Off Timer You can preset a time to turn the TV On or Off. Setup TV Time √ Plug & Play √ V-Chip √ Caption √ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Time”.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Time TV Clock √ 12:00am On Timer 12:00am Off Off Timer 12:00am Off Sleep Timer 2. Press the … or † button to select “Sleep Timer”, then press the œ or √ button to select the appropriate time interval. Press the EXIT button to exit. : 30 On Timer Volume Move Page 30 : 10 œ √ Adjust Return Press the SLEEP button on the remote control until the appropriate time interval appears (any of the preset values from “30 min” to “180 min”).
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 31 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Setup TV Time √ Plug & Play √ V-Chip √ Caption √ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ TV 5/3/06 9:47 AM TV Parental Guidelines All TV-Y √ U TV-Y7 √ U TV-G √ U TV-PG √ U TV-14 √ U TV-MA √ U B:Blocked œ √ Move FV V S L D U U U U U U U U U U U U U:Unblocked Adjust Young Children Return Page 32 4. At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is selected. Press the ENTER or √ button. Depending on your existing setup, the “B” will be selected. (“U” = Unblocked, “B” = Blocked) While “B” is selected, press the … or † button to block or unblock the category.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 33 How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings). Setup TV Time √ Plug & Play √ V-Chip √ Caption √ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 34 How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian English’ Setup TV Time √ Plug & Play √ V-Chip √ Caption √ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. † More Move Enter Enter PIN Enter PIN Return : - - - - 3.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 35 How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian French’ Setup TV Time √ Plug & Play √ V-Chip √ Caption √ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the … or † button to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. The message “Enter PIN” will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. † More Move Enter Enter PIN Enter PIN Return : - - - - TV 3.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 36 Viewing Closed Captions(On-Screen Text Messages) The Caption function operates in either analog RF channel mode or external signal mode. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Caption function may operate on digital channels.) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Setup TV Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Time √ Plug & Play √ V-Chip √ Caption √ 2.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 37 Selecting a Menu Language Setup TV Time √ Plug & Play √ V-Chip √ Caption √ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Language”. † More Move Enter TV Return 2. Press the œ or √ button to select the appropriate language: “English”, “Español”, or “Français”, then press the MENU button. Setup … More Press the EXIT button to exit.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 38 Setting the On/Off Melody A melody sound can be set to come on when the TV is powered On or Off. Setup TV Time √ Plug & Play √ V-Chip √ Caption √ 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. † More Move Enter TV Return 2. Press the … or † button to select “Melody”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Off” or “On”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 39 Appendix Identifying Problems If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center. 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 SOURCE button.
AA68-03805A-00Eng_√÷¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 40 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country Customer Care Center CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com/ca U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) www.samsung.com Web Site Address Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada Samsung Electronique Canada Inc.