Samsung CXM 2785TP Connecting a Camcorder

2.5 CHAPTERTWO: INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or rear of the camcorder.

Connect an video/audio cable between the VIDEO/AUDIOOUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the

VIDEO/AUDIO terminals on theTV.

If you have mono camcorder, connect L(mono) to camcorder audio out using only one audio cable.

The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check your local electron-

ics store.) If your camcorder is stereo, you need to connect a set of two cables.

Connecting a Camcorder

The front/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 a VCR

or Camcorder Tape” on page 3.17)

Note: This figure shows the Standard connector-jack panel. The actual configuration for your

TV may be different.

Contents

Main Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION Thank You for Choosing Samsung Important Safety Information Page C Your New 3Way Combination Unit Chapter 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Chapter 2: Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 C Chapter 4: DVD Operation (Cont.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Chapter 5: VCR Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 List of Features Chapter One Familiarizing Yourself with The 3way Combination Unit CXN2085TP CXM2785TP Page Page Page Page Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Chapter Two Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. 2 .3 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels This terminal might be labeled ANT IN, VHF IN,or simply, IN. Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a Camcorder Connecting an Audio System (When playing a DVD) Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Chapter Three Turning the TV On and Off The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. 3 .2 Selecting a Menu Language Memorizing the Channels Page Page Changing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. Adjusting the Volume Using Mute At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the Mute button. 3 .8 Customizing the Picture After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 3 seconds). Using Automatic Picture Settings 3 .10 Changing the Color Tone Changing the Screen Size 3 .12 Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Digital Noise Reduction Pressing the LEFT/RIGHT buttons will alternate between On and Off. Tilt 3 .14 (For model CXM2785TP) Customizing the Sound After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 3 seconds). Using Automatic Sound Settings Choosing a Multi-Channel Soundtrack (MTS) 3 .18 Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape Alternate method: You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV. Setting the Clock Page Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock 3 .22 Setting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set the TVs clock. (See Setting the Clock on page 3.18) 3 .24 To deactivate the On time, select Off during this step. Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 15 to 180 minutes). Alternate method: Viewing Closed Captions Using the V-Chip 0-0-0-0. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) 3 .28 How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Page 3 .30 How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings:G, PG, PG- 13, R, NC-17, X Page Chapter Four Playing a Disc Page Using the Search and Skip Functions Using the Display Function 4 .5 When Playing a CD/VCD Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. Program Play and Random Play Using the Disc View Function (VCD) Selecting the Audio Language You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Page Selecting the Subtitle Language You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the Master Volume Control Function 4 .13 Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the ANGLE button Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) Using the Bookmark Function Recalling a Marked Scene Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) 4 .15 Clearing a Bookmark MP3 Play When an MP3 Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the first song file of the first folder plays. MP3 Play Function Program/Random playback Page Setting up the Language Features Using the Player Menu Use the Player preference menu to select the language for the players on-screen displays. Use the Menu preference menu to select the language you want a DVDs disc menu to be displayed in. Setting up the Parental Control 4 .21 Setting up the Audio Options Setting up the Display Options Chapter Five Inserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette Tape To insert a video cassette tape, To eject a video cassette tape, Playing a Pre-Recorded Video Cassette Tape Picture search lets you quickly search a pre-recorded video tape for a particular scene. Automatic tracking adjusts a video tapes tracking automatically in just a few seconds. Page Page To return to the scene you marked, Using P.PLUS Press P.PLUS to compensate for a poor rental tape. Recording TV Programs As You Watch Page Using Advanced Recording Features 5 .10 Recording at a Later Time Page Page Page Using True Repeat Using Block Repeat Using the HiFi Stereo You can record or listen to a program in HiFi stereo. Video Dubbing Page Using Special Playback Features You can watch a tape at various slow-motion speeds. Frame Advance allows you to watch a tape frame-by-frame. Identifying TV Problems Chapter Six Identifying DVD Problems Identifying VCR Problems Cleaning and Maintaining Your 3Way Combination Unit Using Your 3Way Combination Unit in Another Country Learning About Video Cassette Tapes Sending Tapes to Another Country Specifications