Samsung TXM3297HF User manual

Thank you fur choosing Samsung!-%mm:new Samsung-x-vrepresentsthe latestin television
technology We designedit with easy-to-useon-screenmenus and closedcaptioning capabili-
ties, making it one of the bestproducts in its class. We areproud to offer you aproduct that
will prcwide convenient, dependableserviceand enj0~en.t far yearsto come.
Always be careful when using your TV recezver.Toreduce the risk of fire, electtica1shock,
and other injuries, keep thesesafetyprecaut~msin mllnd whereinstalling, using, and
maintaining your machine.
8 Readall safetyand operating instructions before operating your TV:
@Keepthe safetyand operating instructions Emfuture reference.
mHeed all warnings on the Tis receiver and in the operating instructiom.
* Follow all operating and useinstructions.
e Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet befcxecleaning. Usea damp cloth; do not use
liquid or aerosolcleaners*
@Never add any attachmem amUm equipment without approval of the manufacU+es.Such
additions can increasethe risk of fire, &ctric shock, or other personal injury
* DQnot usethe TV receiverwhere contact with or immersion in water is apossibility, such as
nearbath tubs, sinks, washing machines,swimming goals, etc.
QDQnst place the TV on anunstable cart, stand, tripod7 bracket, or
rablewhere it can E&l,A fatling TV can causeserZousinjury to a
child or adult, and seriousdamagem the appliance. Useonly with
acart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table reco~mmendedby the manu-
facmer or salidwith the TV Folk~wthe manufacturer’si~stxuc-
tions when mounting the unit, and useamounting accessmyxc-
ommendsd by the mmufacturer. Move the TV and cart with care.
Quick stops, excessiveforce, and uneven surfacescanmake the
unit and cart unsteady and likely to overturn.
e Provide venrilatbn for the TV receiver.The unit is designedwith slots in the cabinet for ven-
tilation to protect it from overheating. Do not block theseopeningswith any object, and do
n.otplace the TV receiveron abed, sofa,rug, or other similar surface.Do not placeit near a
radiator or heat register.If you place the TV receiver on arack or bookcase,emure that there
is adequateventilation a6?dthat you’ve fc&m.ed the manufaeturrrer’sinstructions for mount-
ing.
QOperateyour TV receiveronly from the type af power sou-m indicated on the marking label.
Xfyou arenot sure of the type af pov;rer supplied to your home, consult yoursappliance dealer
0~local power company.
*sUseonly agmunded or polarized outlet. For your safety,this TV is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug having me blade wider than the other, This plug till fit into the
power outlet only oneway.If you areunable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, t;=y
reversing the plug. If the plug still dms raotfit, contact yoerrelectrician TVreplaceyour outlet.

* Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should berouted so that they won’t bewalked
on or pinched by objectsplaced on or againstthem. Payparticular attention to cords at
plugs, conveniencereceptacles,and the point where they exit from the unit.
* Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antennaQTcablesystemduring a
Iightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will pre-
vent damageto the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
* Avoid overheadpower lines. Au outside antennasystemshould not be placed in the vicinity
of overheadpower lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When instalhng an outside antennasystem,be extremely careful to
keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines canbe fatal.
a Do not overload the wali.outlet or extension cords. Overloading canresult in fire or electric
shock.
0 Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they cantuuch dangerous
voltagepoints or damageparts Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV:
* Ground outdoor antennas.If an outside antennaor
cablesystemis connected to the Ty be sure the
EXAMPLE OF
ANTENNA GROUNDI
antennaor cablesystemis grounded so asto provide
someprotection againstvoltage surgesand built-up
static charges.Section810 of the National Electrical
Code,ANSllNFPA No.70-1984, provides information
about proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
dischargeunit, sizeof grounding conductors, location
of antennadischargeunit, connection to grounding
POWER SERVICE GROUMDlNG
ELECTRODE SYSTENI
electrodes,and requirements for the grounding elec-
NEC -NATIONAL. ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250. PART H)
trode,
0 Do not attempt to servicethe TV yourselF. Refer all servicing to qualified servicepersonnel.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet an.drefer servicing to qualified servicepersonnel.tander
the foUoting conditions:
- when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
- if liquid hasbeenspilled on the unit or if objectshave fallen into the unit
- if the TV hasbeenexposedto rain OTwater
- if the TV daesnot operatenormally by following the operating instmctions
- if the TV hasbeen dropped or the cabinet hasbeendamaged
- when the TV exhibits adistinct changein performance
e If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only thosecontrols that arecoveredby the operar-
ing instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damageand Will often require exten-
sivework by a qualified technician to restore the TV to normal.
e When replacement parts arerequired, be sure the setice technician usesreplacementparts
specified by the manufacturer or those that havethe samecharacteristicsast’heoriginal part.
Unautharized substitutions may result in additional damageto the unit.
61Upon completion of any serviceor repairs to this TV,ask the servicetechnician to
perform safetychecksto deternine that the TV is in asafeoperating condition.

Readtheseinstructions.
Keeptheseinstructions. DOUBLE INSULATE’D- When servicing
use m--d~7 identical replacement parts.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not usethis apparatusnearwater.
Cleanonly with dry cloth.
Do not black any ventilation openings, IlnstaTlin accordancewith the manufacturer5
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sourcessuch asradiators, heat registers,or other apparatus
(induding amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do nut defeatthe safetypurpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polatized
plug hastwo bladeswith one wider than the other. A grouradiregtype plug hastwo blades
and athird grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong areprovided for your
safety If the provided plug doesnot fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace-
ment of the obsoleteoutlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being fmn being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
conveniencereceptacles,and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
1I) Only useattachments/accessoriesspecifiedby the manufacturer.
12.)Useonly with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifiedby the manufacturer, 01sold
with the apparatus,V&en a used,caution when moving the cart/apparatusmmbination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus,When acart is used, usecaution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
14) Referall servicing to qualified servicepersonnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
hasbeen damagedin any way,such aspower-supply cord QIplug is damaged,liquid has
beenspilled or objectshave fallen.into the apparatus:the apparatushasbeenexposedto
rain or moisture, doesnot operatenormally, or hasbeen dropped.

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Familiarizing mxself with The TV. . . . . . . . I . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Front Panel Buttons . * . , 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . * . . . . . 1.2
FrontPane.lJacks I . . . . . . , ‘ . I. * I. I,. . . . . . . . I.. * I 13
RearPanelJacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
RemoteCsntrd (Type: 1). , . I 1. . . - 1. * +I . *. 1. , . I . . . 1.5
RemoteControl (Type:2) . . , . . . . . . . . . . . r . . . . . . . . . 1.7
I n pzs a me 3 a m I I cc7* I I
Antemas , . . . , , . . ” . . . 1*, . . . *. . . .
Antennas w-&h300-ohm FZalThin Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
Antennaswith 75ohm Kuund Leads11, . * * . * . , . . . . 22
SepaxateVHF a-rid‘UHFAntennas. . . . . ‘ . , . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2
connecting CableTV . , . . , . , . , , . . , . . * . * * 11. . . , . , . . ” , . . . . ,2.2
Cablewithout a CableBox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . 2.2
Connectingto aCableBoxthatDescramblesAll Channels. . . 2.3
Cannectiagto aCableBoxthatDescramblesSomeCharnels . . . 2.3
Gmnecting aVCR . . _. . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . .2.5
Connecting an S-WS VCR. . . . L. . , . . _. . . + . .2.6
Connecting aSecondVCR to Recordfrum the -I-v . . . . . . 2.7
Connecting aDVD Ptayer(48Oi/48Op) I . . * . . . , . *. . . . . . * . , f . 2.7
Connectilzga Digital TV Set-TopBox (4ssp/nssoi> . . . . =. . . . . . . 2.8
Cannecting a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 2.9
Installing Batteriesin the RemoteControl. . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . 2.10
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+IiEningtheTvOnand Off.. . . . . . . I.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.x
Piug&PlayEearure.. . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . , . .3.1
Vkw-ing the Menus and On-ScreenDis$ays. . _ . , . . . . . . . , . , . . 3.3
Vie\ving the Menus. . . . 1. . . . . . , . . . , 1, *. , * . . . . . . .3.3
Vie\v~ngthe Display <. . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . r . , 3.3
SelectingaMenu Lmguage. . . . . . . . , . * , . . . * , . ” . * *, . . . . 3.4
Memotizing the Channels. . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . r . . . r . 1. . . . . . . 3.5
SelectingtheVideo Signal-source. . . . , . , . * . . , I . 3.5
Storing Channelsin h/ierncllr>r$iutomatic Merhod) . . , . r . . 3.6
Adding and Erasing Channels (Mama2 Mzthsd) . * , 1. . . 3.7
Changing Channels . . , . . , I . . . . . . . . . . . . _. . . . , . . . . . - . .3.8
using the Channel Buttons. . *. I . . . * . . t I +. . 1. +. . I +*.3.8
Directly AccessingChanraels. . . . . . . . . . . . _. . . . . _. . . . . 3.8
Using the PKE-CMBerttonta selectthe Pre~iou.5Channel. . 3.8
Adjusting the Vo&me . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _. . . . 3.8
Using Mute. . . . , . . , . , . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8
Labeling the Channels . . . , _. . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . 1. _. . . . . 3.9
Settingthe Clock . . . . *. r . . 1. . . . 1. . 1. . . , . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
Option 1:Setting the Clock bbnuallly . < . + . < . . . < . . . . 3.1.0
Option 2; Using the Local PBSChannel to
Automaticallp Setthe TV Clock <+ . . . . . . . . . , . . . 3.11
Customizing the Picture . . . . . . . . . 1. . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13
using Automatic Ficture Settings . . . ** +1* . . . I I *1. . . . . 1. . 1. . . 3.14
Customizing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . I 3.15
Using Autom.atic Sound Settings. . . I . , . . , . . * . . . . *, . . , ~, . . 3.16
Viewing an Exterd SignalSource , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , 3-17

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SettingUp‘iour RemoteControlto OperateYourVCRor EWD. . 4.I
SettingUp UourRemoee&antrolto OperateYourCableBox. . . .4.3
Fine Tuning Channeis. *. . . I . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . I .4.4
LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) . . . . . . +, *I , . . I . , . . , . , . . . . . . . . .4.5
Tilt.........................................,........4.6
Digital Noise Reducrion . , . . . . . . _. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.7
Changing the ScreenSize . . +. I _+. . . 1. . . . *. . +. . +1. , . . . . . I . .4.8
Changing the Color Tone . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.9
Using the R.Surf Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.10
Yreezingthe Picture . . . . . . . , . _. . . . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . I . . a. . . +4.10
Settingthe On/OffTimer . . . , . . , . . +. . _. , . . . . , +. , . . -4.11
Settingthe SleepTimer. . . _. . . . . . . . . . . . . . _. _. . . I . , . , . .4.12
Sound Features. . . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.B3
Choosing aMulti-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack. . . , 4.13
Extra sound settings(Tu.rboSouwrd,Surrou~.~d,Auto volume,
~~~~~~,BBE OTWorafe’E;r). . , , . . . . . . . . , . . . , 1.4.14
Viewing Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.l6
Viewin.gPicture-in-Picture . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . _. . . . . 4.17
Activating Picture-in-Picrure . . _. + . , . , _, . , . , , . + 4.1Ti
Selectinga SignalSource(External -A/V>for PIP. *. . +. . . 4,18
Chabng~~gt~eSimeolehePHPW~ndo~. . . . . . , . . . . . . .4.19
Swapping the Contents of the PIPimage and Main image .4.20
Changing the PIPChannel. . , . . . . . +. _. . . . . +. . +, . . ,4+21
Using the V-Chip . . . . . . . _, . . . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . .4.22
SettingUp Your PersonalID Nur&er (PIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.22
Wowto Enable/Disablethe WXp . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . 4.23
How to Setup Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” . . . . 4.23
How to Setup RestricLionsusing the MPAA Ratings:
G,PG,PG-13,R:NGlT,X .I........ I . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
How to Resetthe TV after the V-Chip
%xks aChanrA (“&qycy EXaFe”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26
eheDemonstra”cion. . . , _. . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . .4.27
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ems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. . 1. . . *. . . . . . . ..t . .
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Cleaning and Maintaining Your I-V. . . . . . . . _ . . . _. . . . . . , . . . .A.P
using Your TV in Another Couneq~. I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.1
Specifications . . , . . . . _. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.1.

The buttons on the front panel control your TV’sbasicfeatures,including the on-screen
menu. Touse the more advancedfeatures,you must usethe remote control.
@TXM3297HF
0 TXM3097MrHF
@TxM2797HF
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@TXM3296I-P
@TXM32M9MF
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@TXM2798HF
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csTXM3098WHF
Lights upwhen you turn the power off.
0 see an on-screen menu al’your TV’s
features. Pressto tLmlthe TV owand oft
.c;e:seordecreasethe
vQlume.Alsousedtosekm%emsontheon-
screen menu.
Presstochangechannals.Alsopresstohigh-
light various items onthe on-screen meg7u.

You can usethe front paneljacks to cunmct anA/v component that is used only occa-
sionally, such.asa camcorder or video game.(For information cmconnecting equipment,
seepages2*1- 2.9,)
* TXM3297’HF @TXM2798HF
@TXM3097wHF e TXM3298MF
* TXM279THF Q TXM3098WHF
B,TXM2796,HF
* TXM3296HF
6pTXM32M9HF
* TXM309SWF

Usethe rear paneljacks to connect an14/vcomponmt that will be connected
continuously suclrlasaVCR or aDVD player.
Becausethere aretwo setsof input jacks, you can connect two differmt NV
compoazents(i.e., aVCR and aDVD, 2 VCRs,etc.)
For mm information on connecting equipment, seepages2.1 - 2.9.
Note: The Monitor Outdoes not operate in
Cermponent1or 2 modes.
Video andAu&o signals from VCRs,DVDplayers
and similar devices.
Nate: The commonjack of component 1and
AV2, component 2 and AV3 input jacks are
exclusive relation v&h each other.
Ox-~nectto the audio and component aGprat
jacks af a DVDplayer or set-l-q3 Box.
Note: Only black andwhite signals are output
from a monitor in DVD/DTVmtade.
Ccnneetto the Sub-woofer speaker jack (built in
Sub-woofer cable).

You can usethe remote control up to about 23 feet ~I-CEIIthe TV When using the remote,
alwayspoint it directly at iAe TY
%X.Ican alsouseyour remote control to operateyour VCR and cablebox. Seepage4.1
for details.
Turnsthe TV an and off.
s
Pressto select channels directly
on the TV.
+
PI- select channels over loo*
Forexample, to select
channel 121,press “CIOQ,”then
press “2” and “1.”
Pressto see the time, channel,
etc., on-screen. Also press to exit
(quit) the menu system.
Pressto change the screen size.
Your cheices are Normal, ZoomI,
Zoom2QTWide screen,
tecontrolisnotfunc-
tioning properiy, take out the bat-
te~ies and press the reset but&~
for about 2-3 seconds. Ro-inser;
the batkries and try using the
remote control again.
Pressto choose stereo, mono DB
Separate Audio Program (SAP
broadcast).
Pressto add or erase charmels in
the TV3 memory.
Pressto switch the TV or COMPO-
NENTI, 2 mode.
channels(Also used m highlight
selectians onthe on-scgW?n
menu&
Pressto temporariiy CIAof!
the sound.
TXM3297HF/ TXEGg3097WHF/ TXM2797HF
TXM2796HFITXM3296HF/TXhlli32M9HF
TXM3096WHF
rget device to be con-
trolled bythe Samsung remote
control (i.e.,TV,VCR,Cable box,or
DVD).
ISbutbm when you are set-
ting upyour remote control to
operate your VCR,Cable box, or
Dim).
picture by selecting
one ofthe preset factory settings
(or select your personal, cus-
tomized picture Wtings).
one of the presetfactory settings
(or select your personaI, cus-
tomized sound settings).
URFbutton to auto-
matice& return to a fN@fWFHi
channel’atier a user-presettime
delay.
II of the
available video sraurcesli.e., /WI,
MC!,AV3, s-VlDEOi.
crease fhhl
volume(Also usedto make selec-
tions 0nthe m-wean menus)+
e main an-screen
menu.
Pressto stop the action during a
particular scene. Press againto
resume normal video.
Note:The still function does&
operate in Companentl, 2mode.
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Press to rewind atape in your
VCR.
Press this butTonto stop a tape
during play, record, rewind or
fast forward. If-the button is
pressed during Full-Automatic
play,rho function will be cafl-
celled.
Pressthe PLAYbutteonto p&y
beck prerecorded tapes.
kss to fast forward the tape in
your VCW.
TXM2797HF/ TXM3297HF/YXM3097MMF
TX~2796HE/TXM329~HF/~~3096~F
TXM32M9WF
sthis button lo control the PIP
window.
tect one of the availabie
signal sowces for the PIPwindow
(i.e.,AVI, AK?,AW.
gesthe video signal that is
currenelydisphyed 061the main
screen with the signal in the PIP
WiRd#W*
Displays the evailable eRameL in
sesguence(These$uttQnsc~arage
channels inthe PIPwindow only).

Pressta setec%channels directly
an the TV.
select chaffnels wer 100,
Forexample,to select
channel 121,press utlQQ,wthen
press “2” and “I+”
setections onthe BBn-scre@n
menus).
crease the
volume @itsousedto make seiec-
tions kanthe on-screan menus).
emporarily cut ofi
the soklnd.
ta sgect Equalizer menu
directly.
hange tile screen size.
YmJrchoices are I\lormal, ZoomS,
foom2 OFWide screen.
picture by selecting
one of the preset factory settings
(or select your personal, GUS-
%~mizedpicture sethgs~.
Adjus%the-Iv sound by selec%ng
one afthe prese::famry setthgs
(or select yaur personal, eus-
tomimedsound se%rings).
Sekxts a%arge%device %obe con-
fralled bythe Samsung remote
csntrol {i.e.,TV,VCR,Ceble box,or
OVD].
he main on-semen
menu.
B
stop the ac’sionduring a
particular scene. Press again to
resume normat videa.
Nate: -be stilt Sunctiondoesn’t
sperm in GamponeneI, 2mmde,
Pressthis button to con%rolthe PIP
Wid?W.

If your remote control is notkmc-
tioning praperly, take out the bat-
teries and pressthe!reset button
for aboLe2-3 secands. We-insert
the batieries andtry using the
remote control again.
Pressto sue the time, channel,
etc., on-screen. Also pressto exit
(quit) the menu system.
Press to selw3 a presettime inter-
val for auromatic shutoff.
Pressthis butkm to stop atape
during pky, record, rewind or
Fastforward. If the but&n is
pressed during Full-Aut5matic
play,the func’fian will be can-
celled.
play back prerecorded tapes or
peusethe tape.
TXM3298HFITXM309t3WHF/TXM2798HF
isbtaml whenyouareset-
ting upywr remotecontrolto
operateyourVCR,Cablebox,QT
INI).
metically return to a preferred
channel after a user-pres&tSime
delay.
Pressto select one of the avaifabk
signal swrces far the PIPwindaw
(i.e.,AW, AK?,AW.
Pressts stop the action durirlg a
particular scene. Press againto
resume normal video.
Note:The still iunction doesn’i:
opera$ein Componmt I, 2 mode.
Press‘comwe the PIPwindawto
eny ofths four 03rners of the TV
screen.
Exchanges the vi&cl signal that is
current& displapledonthe main
screen with the signal in the PIP
lMifldOW*
teamakethe PIPwindow
small, large, dsuble screen QT
stocbficker window.

If your antema hasa setof lleadsthat
look like this, see“‘Anterumsv&h
XX?-ohm Flat Ttin Leads,”below.
If your antema hasonelead that looks
like this, see“Antennas~6th ‘IS-ohm
Round Leads,” on page2.2.
%fyou areusing an off-air antenna (such asa roof antennaor ‘tabbit ears”) that has
XXI-ohm rtin flat leads,follow the directions below.

To connect.to a cab1 system,follow the instructions below.

INSTALLATION

Theseinstmctisns assumethat you have alreadyconmxted your TV to an antennaor a
cableTV system (according to the instructions on pages2.I-2.4). Skip step
not yet connected to an antennaor a cablesystem.
If you havea “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, usethe Y-connector (not supplied) to ho& up
to the left and tight audio input jacks of the TV If your VCR is stereo,you must ccm-
nect two cables.
Follow the instructions in “Viewing aVCR or Czmcorder %pe” to tiew your VCR tape.