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    Register your product at www .samsung.com/global/register Owner’ s Instr uctions TX-S2740X COLOR TELEVISION AA68-03805A-00Eng_√ ÷ ¡æ 5/3/06 9:47 AM Page 1[...]

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    English-2 Important W arranty Information Regarding T elevision Format V iewing 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. Displaying[...]

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    ➢ Symbol Press Important Note One-T ouch Button Contents GENERAL INFORMA TION List of Features .................................................................................. 4 Accessories ........................................................................................ 4 V iewing the Control Panel.......................................[...]

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    English-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. Remote Control AAA Batteries Owner ’ s Instr[...]

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    English-5 V iewing 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 T oggles between all the available input sources (TV , A V1, A V2, S-Video, Component)[...]

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    English-6 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 Connect to the video output jacks of VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. 2 AV OUT Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a re[...]

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    English-7 Remote Control Y ou 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 Y ou can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player , or Set-T op Box. 1 POWER T urns the TV on and off. 2 NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to change the channel[...]

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    English-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[...]

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    English-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 . ➢ Because this TV is cable-ready , you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels. 2. Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT IN[...]

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    English-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 instructio ns 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 . 2. Connect the cable or antenna to the AN[...]

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    English-11 Connecting a Second VCR to Record fr om the TV Y our TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. T o 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 . 2. Connect a video cable between the A V O[...]

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    Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater 1. Connect Audio Cables between the A V OUT [L-AUDIO-R] on the TV and AUDIO IN on the Amplifier/DVD Home Theater . When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AUDIO OUT [L-AUDIO- R]” terminals: Decrease the gain (volume) of the TV , and adjust the volume level with the Amplifier ’s volume control. Amp[...]

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    English-13 Operation T urning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. Y ou 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” i[...]

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    English-14 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, tune to one channel, then use the number button to select the second channel. Then use the PRE-CH button to quickly alternate between them. Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel 1. Pre[...]

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    English-15 1. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to increase or decrease the volume. 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. Using Mute Button At any time, you can cut off the sound us[...]

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    English-16 Storing Channels in Memor y (Automatic Method) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu . Press the … … or † † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Auto Program”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ENTER button to start the auto program. The TV begins mem[...]

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    English-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. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”. Press the … … or † † button to select signal [...]

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    English-18 Using Automatic Picture Settings Y our TV has four automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, “Custom”) that are preset at the factory . Y ou can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom by making a selection from the menu. Customizing the Picture Y ou can use the on-screen menus to change the [...]

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    English-19 Changing the Screen Size 3. Press the … … or † † button to select “Cool2”, “Cool1”, “Normal”, “W arm1”, or “W arm2”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … … or † † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button[...]

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    English-20 DNIe Jr(Digital Natural Image engine Junior) This feature bring you more detailed image with detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation algorithm gives brighter , clearer, much detailed image to you. DNIe Jr technology will fit every signals into your eyes. 1. Press the MENU button to display t[...]

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    English-21 2. Press the ENTER button again. Press the … … or † † button to select “On”, then press the ENTER button. If you turn the TV of f while watching in PIP mode and turn it on again, the PIP window will disappear . Press the PIP button on the remote control to activate or deactivate the PIP . PIP Settings O : PIP operates / X : P[...]

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    English-22 Using Automatic Sound Settings Y our TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, “Speech”, and “Custom”) that are preset at the factory . Or , you can select “Custom”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. Sound Control 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press [...]

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    English-23 Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively , you can use one of the “Automatic” settings.) 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 ?[...]

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    English-24 T urbo Sound “T urbo Sound” emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound. 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 t o select “T urbo Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 3[...]

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    English-25 3. Press the … … or † † button to select “ Of f ” o r “On”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. Move Enter Return Sound … … More Turbo Sound : Off √ √ Pseudo Stereo : Off TV Off On Labeling Channels 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … … or † † button to select [...]

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    English-26 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … … or † † button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the … … or † † button to select “LNA”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the … … or † † button to select “Off” or “On”, then press the E[...]

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    English-27 Setting the T ime 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 … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press[...]

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    English-28 TV Move œ œ √ √ Adjust Return Clock Clock Mode : Auto √ √ PBS Channel : Air 9 Time Zone : ATL. √ √ DST : No √ √ TV Move Enter Return Clock Clock Mode : Auto √ √ PBS Channel : Air 9 Time Zone : ATL. √ √ DST : No TV Move Enter Return Clock Clock Mode : Auto √ √ PBS Channel : Air 9 Time Zone : ATL. DST : No √[...]

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    English-29 Setting the Sleep T imer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 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 “T ime”. Continued... 1. Press the MENU button to [...]

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    English-30 Function Description Using the V -Chip The V -Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (pers onal ID number) before any of the V -Chip restrictions are set up or changed. Setting Up Y our Personal ID Number (PIN) 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press[...]

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    English-31 How to Enable/Disable the V -Chip 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 . 3. T[...]

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    English-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 . To select a dif ferent TV -Rating, press the ME[...]

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    English-33 How to Set up Restrictions Using the MP AA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR The MP AA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MP AA) 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 MP AA [...]

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    English-34 How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian English’ 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[...]

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    English-35 How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian Fr ench’ 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[...]

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    English-36 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 “Caption”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the ENTER button to select “Caption”. Press the … … or † † button to select “On”, then [...]

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    English-37 Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen” mode to “Off” 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the … … or † † button[...]

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    English-38 V iewing the Demonstration 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 “Demonstration”, then press the ENTER button. Each of the menu options is displayed in turn. When you wish to stop the demons[...]

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    English-39 Identifying Problems Appendix 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. Specifications Problem Poor picture Poor sound quality . No picture or sound. No sound or sound is too low at maximum volume. Pict[...]

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    AA68-03805A-00 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center . Country CANADA U.S.A Customer Care Center  1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) W eb Site www .samsung.com/ca www .samsung.com Address Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer[...]