Samsung TX-P2665W, TX-P2766, TX-P3066W, TX-P3266, TX-P2664W, TX-P2734, TX-P3064W,... User manual

Important Warranty Information
Regarding Television Format
Viewing
Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are pri-
marily designed to view standard format flfll-motion video. The images displayed on them
should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving. Displaying station-
ary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars (wide
screen pictures), should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per
week.
Wide screen %treat televisions (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primar-
ily designed to view wide screen format flfll-motion video. The images displayed on them
shol fld t_i'imai'ily be in the wide screen 1(5:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if yol u"
model offers this %ature, and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on
screen, such as the dark side-bars on non-expanded standard fbm_at television video and pro_
gramming, should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week.
Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video
game displays, station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should be limited as
described above fbr all televisions. Displaying any stationary imagm that exceed the above guide-
lines can ca11_ uneven aging of pitt1 u'e tl lbes (CRTs)that leave sl lbtle, bl it pemqanent bl u_ed-in ghost
images in the television pitt1 u'e. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily dis-
play f1111screen moving imag_, not stationary patterns or dalk bai_. On television models that off>r
picture sizing %atures, use these controls to view the different %treats as a flfll screen picture.
Be careflfl in the selection and duration of television fbrmats used fbr viewing. Uneven C}_I"
aging as a result of fommt selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered
by yol u" Samsl u_g limited warrant3_

CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Your New TV ................ 5
List of Featllres ........................................... 5
Accessories .............................................. 5
Familiarizing Yourself with The TV ............................ 6
Front Panel B*lttons ................................ 6
Side Panel Jacks ................................... 7
Rear Panel Jacks ................................... 8
Remote Control .................................... 9
Chapter 2: Installation ................. 11
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ......................... 11
Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads ............... 11
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads .................. 12
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas ..................... 12
Connecting Cable TV ..................................... 12
Cable without a Cable Box .......................... 12
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels.. 13
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels 13
Connecting a VCR ........................................ 15
Connecting an S-VHS VCR .......................... 16
Connecting a Second VCR to Record fi'om the TV ......... 17
Connecting a I-)VD Player . ................................. 17
Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box (480p/1080i) ............... 18
Connecting a Camcorder. .................................. 20
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ...................... 21
Chapter 3: Operation .................. 22
Turning the TV On and Off ................................. 22
Plug & Play Feature ...................................... 22
Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays .................... 24
Viewing the Menus ................................ 24
Viewing the Display ............................... 24
Selecting a Menu Lang*lage ................................. 25
Memorizing the Channels .................................. 2(5
Selecting the Video Signal-so*lrce ..................... 2(3
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) ........ 27
Adding and Erasing Channels (Man*ml Method) .......... 28
Changing Channels ....................................... 29
Using the Channel Buttons .......................... 29
Directly Accessing Channels ......................... 29
Using the PRE-CH B*ltton to select the Previo*_s Channel... 29
Labeling the Channels ..................................... 30
Setting the Clock ......................................... 31
Customizing the Picture ................................... 34
Using Automatic Picture %ttings ............................ 35
Ac!justing the Volume ..................................... 36
Using the Mute Button ............................. 3(3

CONTENTS ]
Chapter 3: Operation (Cont.) ............ 37
Customizing the Sound .................................... 37
Using Automatic Sound Settings ............................. 38
Viewing an External Signal Source ........................... 39
Setting the S'gnal Source ............................ 39
Assigning Names m External inDJt mode ............... 40
Chapter 4: Special Features ............. 41
Fine Timing Channels ..................................... 41
Changing the Color Tone .................................. 42
Changing the Scl_en Size .................................. 43
Digital Noise Reduction ................................... 44
Tilt ................................................... 45
Using the R.Surf Feature ................................... 46
Fleezing the Pictm_ ...................................... 46
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack ............. 47
Ac{justing the Volume Automatically .......................... 48
Setting the Surround ...................................... 49
Setting the Turbo Sound ................................... 50
Setting the On/Off"Timer ................................... 51
Setting the Sleep Timer .................................... 52
Setting the Prefen_d Volume Level and Channel ................. 53
Viewing Closed Captions .................................. 54
Setting The O_JOft"Mdody ................................. 55
Using the V-Chip ......................................... 5(5
Customizing Your Remote Control ........................... 63
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ............. 65
Identif_/ing Problems ...................................... 65
Appendix ............................ 66
C'eaning and Maintaining Your TV ........................... 66
Using Your TV i_ Another Country ........................... 66
Specifications ........................................... (36

Your NEw TV
List of Features
Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-t_erformance unit that
inch Mes the following special featlu'es:
• Full Flat Screen
• Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off
• Ac!justable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV_ memory
• Alltomatic channel u u_ing fbr up to 181 channels
• A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems
• A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening
• Built-in, dual channel speakers
• A special sleep timer
•V-Chip flu_ction
Accessories
Once you have unpacked your TV2 check to make sure that you have all the parts shown
here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer.
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Your NEw TV ]
Familiarizing Yourself with The TV
Front Panel Buttons
The buttons on the fi'ont panel control your TV_ basic features, inc'h]ding the on-screen
menu. To use the l_oi'@ advanced f_atures, you must use the remote control.
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0TV/VIDEO
Pressto changebetween viewing TV programs
and signalsfrom other components.
ORemote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot onthe
TV.
O MENU O
Pressto see an on-screen menuof yourTV's fea-
tures.
0
0
VOL - and +
Pressto increase or decrease the volume.
Also usedto select items onthe on-screen menu.
OH _/ and OH /_
Pressto change channels.Also pressto select
various itemsonthe on-screenmenu.
TIMER indicator
When the TV isturned on,the TIMERindicator
blinksfive times. This indicator illuminates when
the TIMERmode is set to the "On" position after
settingthe clock andeither the Ontimer or Off
timer, with the remote control. Evenif the power is
turned off, this indicator stays lit. (Clockmust be
set beforeusing this function.)
6@POWER
PresstoturntheTVonandoff.

Your NEw TV
Side Panel Jacks
You can use the side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occa-
sionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment,
see page 20.)
(]! AUDIO INPUT jacks
Usedto connect the audiosignals from a camcorder
or video game.
OVIDEO INPUT jack
Usedto connect a videosignal from a camcorderor
video game.
_) SUPER VIDEO INPUT jack
S-Videosignalfrom an S-VHSVCRor DVD
player.
Note: InS-Videomode,Audio Output dependswhat
kind ofaudio input source is connectedto the side
audioinput jacks (AVl).

Your NEw TV ]
Rear Panel Jacks
Use the iear panel,jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected
continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player.
Becallse there are three sets of int>lt jacks, you can connect three diff_i'ent A/V
components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.)
For more information on connecting eqlfipment, see pages 1 1 - 19.
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(]! AUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR
OUTPUT jacks
These audio-video signalsare identical to A!V
signals beingdisplayedonthe big screen.(Typically
usedas the input signalsfor a recordingVCR.)
0,0 VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT jacks
Video andAudio signalsfrom VCRs,DVDplayers
and similar devices.
Note:The commonjack ofcomponent 1and AV2,
component2 andAV3 input jacksare exclusiverela-
tion with each other.
_) DVI AUDIO INPUT jacks
Receivesthe digital audio signalsfrom a set top
box.
O
O
O
DIGITAL INPUT
(Digital Visual Interface) jack
Receivesthe digitalvideosignalsfromasettop box.
VHF/UHF
Connecttoanantennaorto acableTVsystem.
COMPONENT 1, 2 INPUT
jacks
(480i/480p/1080i)
Connectto the audio and componentoutput jacks of
a DVDplayeror Set-TopBox.
Note:Only blackandwhite signals are output from
a monitor in OVD/DTVmode.
OSUPER VIDEO INPUT jack
S-Videosignal from anS-VHSVCRor DVD
player.
Note:In S-Videomode,Audio Output dependswhat
kindof audio input sourceis connected to the side
audio input jacks (AVl).

Your NEw TV
Remote Control
You can use the remote control up to about 23 %et from the TV_When using the remote,
always point it directly at the TV
You can also use your remote control to operate your Set-Top Box, VCR, DVD and cable
box. See page 63 for details.
OPOWER
TurnstheTVon and off.
OS.MODE
Adjust the TV soundby selecting
one ofthe presetfactory settings
(or selectyour personal,customized
sound settings).
0P.MODE
Adjust the TV picture by selecting
one ofthe presetfactory settings
(or selectyour personal,customized
picture settings).
0 Number buttons
Pressto select channelsdirectly on
the TV.
+100
Pressto select channelsover 100.
Forexample,to select
channel121,press"+100,"then
press"2" and"1."
O VOL-,VOL+
Pressto increase or decrease the
volume.
0MUTE
Pressto temporarily cut off
the sound.
O SLEEP
Pressto select apreset time inter-
val for automatic shutoff.
0MENU
Displaysthe mainon-screenmenu.
OP.SIZE
Presstochangethescreensize.
@ R.SURF
Pressthe R.SURFbutton to auto-
matically return to a preferred
channelafter a user-presettime
delay.
e
e
@
@
@
@
MODE
Selects atarget deviceto be con-
trolled bythe Samsungremote con-
trol (i.e.,TV, SetTopBox,VCR,Cable
box, or DVD).
PRE-CH
Tunestothe previouschannel.
TV/VIDEO
Presstodisplayalloftheavailable
videosources(i.e.,Antenna/Cable,
VCR).
OH^ and CHV
(Channel Up/Down)
PressCH,'% orCHV tochange
channels.
INFO
Pressto see the time,channel, etc.,
on-screen.
EXIT
Press to exit the menu,
Up,Down,Left,
Right (&,V,<I,I_)/
ENTER
Pressto select highlight up,down,
left, or right.While usingthe on-
screen menus,press ENTERto acti-
vate (or change)a particular item.
TURBO
Pressto turn the TURBOsound On
or Off.
MTS (Multichannel
Television Stereo)
Pressto choose stereo, mono or
SeparateAudio Program(SAP
broadcast).

Your NEw TV ]
Remote Control
@TV/COMPONENT
Pressto switch theTV,COMPO-
NENT1,2, or DVImode
I_ VCR(DVD, DVR
or STB) Controls
@
REW (Rewind)
Pressto rewind atape in your
VCR(DVD,DVRor STB).
STOP
Pressthis button to stop atape
during play,record, rewind or
fast forward. If the button is
pressedduring Full-Automatic
play,the function will becancelled.
PLAY/PAUSE
Pressthe PLAY/PAUSEbutton to
playbackprerecorded tapes or
pausethe tape.
FF
Pressto fast forward the tapein
yourVCR(BVD,DVRor STB).
SET
Usethis button when you are set-
ting upyour remotecontrol to oper-
ate yourSet TopBox,VCR,Cable
box or DVD.
_OWER
VOL CH
@
--@
STILL
Pressto stop the action during a
particular scene.Pressagainto
resumenormal video.
Note:The still function doesn't oper-
ate in Component1,2or DVl mode.
RESET
Ifyour remotecontrol is notfunc-
tioning properly,take out the batter-
iesandpress the reset button for
about 2-3 seconds. Re-insert the
batteriesand try usingthe remote
control again.
lO

INSTALLATION
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
If yolu" antenna has a set of leads that
look like this, see "Antennas with
300-ohm Flat Twin Leads" below.
If yolu" antenna has one lead that looks
like this, see "Antennas with 75-ohm
Roln_d Leads" on next page.
If you have two antennas, see "Separate
VHF and UHF Antennas" on next page.
Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads
If"you are using an offUair antenna (sllc'h as a roof antenna or "rabbit ears") that has
300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below.
Placethe wires fromthe
twin leads underthe
screws onthe 300q5 ohm
adaptor(not supplied).Use
a screwdriverto tighten
the screws,
2
=lugme aoapmrinto the
VHFiUHFterminal on the
bottom of the back oane,.
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INSTALLATION [
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads
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Plug the antenna leadinto
theVHF/UHFterminal on
the bottom ofthe 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
procedtlre requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
Connectbothantenna
leads to the combiner.
@
Plug the combinerinto the
VHFiUHFterminal onthe
bottom ofthe rear panel.
Connecting Cable TV
To connect to acable TV system, follow the instructions below.
Cable without a Cable Box
_1 Because this TV is cable-ready,
1you do not need a cable box to view
P!ug the incomim unscrambled cable channels.
into the VHE/UHFantenna
terminal on back of the TV.
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INSTALLATION
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels
Findthe cablethat is con
nectedto theANTENNA
OUTtermina] on your cable
box.
-,9 This terminal might be labeled
"ANT OUT", "VHF OUT" or simply,
"OUT".
Connectthe other endof
this cane to theVHFiUHF
antenna terminalonthe
backofthe TV.
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels
If yo_lr cable box descTambles only some channels (sllch as premillm channels), follow the
instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RE (A/B) switch, and four lengths of
coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)
Findand disconnectthe
cablethat is connectedto
the ANTENNA IN _ _1_
terminal onyour cae,e box
Splitter
-.9 This terminal might be labeled
"ANT IN", "VHF IN" or simply.
"IN".
2
Connectthis cableto a
two-way splitter.
_comlng Cable
3
Connect a coaxial cable
between an OUTPUTtermi-
hal on the solkter and the
N terminal on the cable
box
Incoming Cable
Splitter
CableBox
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I INSTALLATION I
Connecta coaxialcable
between the ANTENNA
OUTterminal onthe cable Incoming
Cable
box andthe BMNterminal
onthe RF(A!B)switch. Splitter
CableBox
RF(A/B)
Switch
Connectanother cable
between the other OUTter,
minalonthe splitter and Incoming
the A-IN terminal onthe Cable Splitter RF(A/B)
RE(A/B) switch. CableBox Switch
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Connectthe last coaxial
cablebetween the OUT -- ]__
terminal onthe RF(A/B) Incoming
switch andtheVHFiUHF cable Splitter RF(A/B) TV Rear
terminal on the rear ofthe CableBox Switch
TV.
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_ output channel, which is
usually channel ,3or 4.)
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INSTALLATION
Connecting a VCR
These instructions assume that you have ah'eady connected your TV to an antenna oi" a cable
TV system (according to the ii-_stiulctions on pages 11-14). Skip step 1 if you have not yet
connected to an antenna or a cable system.
1
Unplug the CableOr
antenna from the back
Connectthe Cableor VCRRearPanel
ANTENNA INterminal on Incoming (_ o_;_"A (;) (_) @
the backofthe VCR. Cableor
Antenna
Connect acoaxial cable VCRRearPanel
between theANTENNA 1% ........... l
.......................................... ._ ' our OUT
OUTterminalon theVCR _,,,_1 _ _7,,_t_& c_
and the antenna _ [_ ' ---- --
terminal on the TV,
TV Rear Panel
z
A coaxial cable is usually inchlded with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store).
Connecta set of audio VCRRear Panel TV Rear Panel
Connecta video cable
between theVIDEOOUT
jack onthe VCRandthe
vIDEOJackonthe TV.
VCRRear Panel TV Rear Panel
Video Cable
Follow the instructions in "Viewing an External Signal Source" to view your VCR tape.
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INSTALLATION [
Connecting an S-VHS VCR
Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal fi'om an S-VHS VCR. (This
connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.)
Tobegin,fellow steps VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel
Connecta set of audio
cables between the
AUDIOOUTjacks onthe
VCRand the 1AUDIO
INPUT jacks onthe TV, Audio Cable
TV Rear Panel
Make sure the.jacks you are using are underneath the number "1 ."
VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel
Connectan S-video
cable between the
S-VIDEOOUTjack onthe
VCRandthe
S-VIDEO INPUT
jack Onthe TV,
An S-video cable is us*lally inch lded with an S-VHS VCR (If not, check yo*u"local
electronics store.)
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INSTALLATION
Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV
Yo.r 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 ,VRe0rP0n0,
Connect aset of audio
cablesbetween the
AUDIOOUTjacksonthe _ 8 "L
TV andthe AUDIOIN 12_1 .C, _
Jacksonthe VCR.
VCR Input Panel
Audio Cable
(The VCR input jacks m®ht be either on the front or on back of the VCR.)
2TVRearPanel
Connect avideo cable _ urn' I
between the VIDE0OUT _
jack Onthe TV and the _I VideoCable
V,0EO,N,0ck00th0
VCRInput Panel
Refer to your VCR_ instructions f_r more information about how to record using this kind
of connection.
Connecting a DVD Player (480i)
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect aDVD player to your TV
Connect a set of audio
cables between the COM-
PONENTINPUT1(L,R)or
COMPONENTINPUT2(L,
R) jacks ontheTMand
the AUD!O0UTjacks on
the DVDplayer.
DVD PlayerPear Panel TV Rear Panel
\Audio Cable
ConnectaVideocable DVDHayerRear PaneJ
between the COMPO, ......... _,,
NENTINPUT1(Y,PB,P,)I_ l
0i COMPONENTINPUT2 ||<z,_J
(Y, PB,P_)jacks onthe
TVaed the COMPONENT
VIDEOOUT(Y,PB,P,)
jacksonthe DVDplayer.
Video Cable ETV Rear Panel
Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player's owner's manual.
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I INSTALLATION I
Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box
(480p/1080i)
Connecting to Y, PB, PR
Connect the Y, Ps, and PKvideo otltpllts of the set-top box to their corresponding inpllts
on the TVI Next, connect the Left and Right audio fl'om the set-top box to the corre-
sponding L and R terminals on the TV: (The connections for a typical set-top box are
shown below.)
1
Connecta coaxialcable
Betweenthe ANTEI, k]A
OUTte-minalonthe Set
TopBox andthe antenna
terminal onthe TV.
2
Connecta set ofaudio
cables between the COM-
PONENTINPUT2 (L,R)or
COMPONENTINPUTI (L, R)
.acks on theTV andthe
AUDIOOUT.acKson the
SetTopBox.
Set Top Box Rear Panel TV Rear Panel °°
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Audio Cable
3
Connecta vleeo CaBle
between the C_
INPUT2(Y.PB,PR}Of
COMPONENTINPUT1(Y,
P8.PR)jaCKSonthe TVand
theVIDEOOUT(Y,PB.PR)
,ackaonthe Set TopBox.
Set Top Box Rear Panel TV Rear Panel
Note: For detailed infbrmation, refer to the Set Top Box instruction manual.
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INSTALLATION
Connecting to DVI (Digital Visual Interface)
By inplltting a high-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definition pictl u'e sol u'ce
to the DIGITAL INPUT,jack on the TV_high-definition pictures can be displayed on the
screen in their digital f_rm. (This DIGITAL INPUT jack is for use in the flmue when
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection DTV decoders, DVD players and D-VHS are
put on the market.)
Set Top Box Rear Panel
Connecta coaxialcable _l_ TVRearPanel
betweentheANTENNA I%, _E=, _
OUTterminalonthe Set ZZ_'-"_,_ o_ _
Top BoxanrJthe antenna _
terminal on theT_ 0
Coaxial Cable
2
Connectaset of audio
cablesbetween
NPUTlacksonthe TV and
the AUDIOOUT.acKsOR
the SetTopBox.
Set TopBox Rear Panel TV Rear Pails]
Audio Cable
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3
Connecta DVIcable
between the DIGITAL
INPUTjackontheTV and --
the DVl OUTjack onthe
SetTopBox.
Set Top Box Rear Panel TV Rear Panel
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DV125-pin Cable
Notes
• The DIGITAL INPUT3ack can only be use with 1080i and 480p picture signals.
Set the DTV decoder DIGITAL OUTPUT jack output setting to 1080I OR 480R
For detailed infbrmation, refbr to the Set Top Box instruction manual.
• The DIGITAL INPUT jack is not compatible with the pictllre signal of a personal eompllter.
• Use a DVI 25-pin cable (commercially available) in order to digitally connect the TV with a
DTV decoder.
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I INSTALLATION I
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 39).
Locate the AiV Output
jacks onthe carncorder,
They are usuallyfound on
the aideor backofthe
camcorder. \ oCoatp%Ic'
TV Side Panel
Connectan audioCable OutputJacks
between theAUDIO
OUTPUTjack Onthe
eamcorder and the Audio Cable Y_Connector
AUDIO termina s onthe
side ofthe TV.
Camcorder
Connect a videocable Output Jacks
between theVIDEOOUT-
PUTjack on the cam,
corder andtheVIDEOter-
minal onthe sideofthe
TV.
TVSide Panel
Video Cable
The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check
your local electronics store.) If your camcorder is stereo, you need to connect a set of two
cables.
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