Samsung TX-S2740X manual Connecting Cable TV, Cable without a Cable Box

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Connecting Cable TV

To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.

Cable without a Cable Box

ANT IN

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.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

ANT IN

ANT OUT

1.Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box.

This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply, “OUT”.

ANT IN

2.Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT IN 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. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of Antenna Cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)

ANT IN

Incoming

cable

Splitter

1.Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANT IN terminal on your cable box.

This terminal might be labeled “ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, “IN”.

2.Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

Incoming

cableSplitter

Cable Box

3.Connect an Antenna Cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

Incoming

cable

Splitter

Cable Box

RF (A/B)

Switch

4.Connect an Antenna Cable between the ANT OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the RF(A/B) switch.

Incoming

cable

Splitter

 

RF (A/B)

Cable Box

Switch

 

 

ANT IN

Incoming

 

TV Rear

cable

Splitter

 

 

RF (A/B)

 

 

 

Cable Box

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 Antenna Cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the ANT IN terminal on the rear of the TV.

After you have made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. 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’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)

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Contents Owner’s Instructions English-2 Contents List of Features AccessoriesGeneral Information Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel Viewing the Control PanelViewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel JacksSide Panel Jacks Numeric Buttons Remote ControlInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasConnections Cable without a Cable Box Connecting Cable TVConnecting an S-VHS VCR Connecting a VCRConnecting a Camcorder Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TVConnecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top BoxPlug & Play Feature OperationTurning the TV On and Off Changing Channels Using Mute Button Adjusting the VolumeViewing the Display Viewing the MenusSelecting the Video Signal-source Memorizing the ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method To Edit the Input Source Name To Select the SourceCustomizing the Picture Picture Control Using Automatic Picture SettingsChanging the Screen Size Adjusting the Color ToneDigital Noise Reduction DNIe JrDigital Natural Image engine JuniorTilt Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main Picture Selecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIPViewing Picture-in-Picture Activating Picture-in-PictureSound Control Using Automatic Sound SettingsChanging the Position of the PIP Window Changing the PIP ChannelCustomizing the Sound Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS trackMulti-Track Sound Automatic Volume Control Turbo SoundPseudo Stereo Channel Control Adding and Erasing ChannelsLabeling Channels LNA Low Noise Amplifier Using the R.Surf FeatureSetting the Time Time SettingOption 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Setting the Sleep Timer Setting the On/Off TimerUsing the V-Chip Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PINFunction Description How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines How to Enable/Disable the V-ChipEnglish-32 English-33 How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian English’ How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian French’ Viewing Closed CaptionsOn-Screen Text Messages Selecting a Menu Language Setting the Blue Screen ModeViewing the Demonstration Setting the On/Off MelodyIdentifying Problems SpecificationsAppendix Contact Samsung WORLD-WIDE