Samsung TX-S2040X

YOUR NEW TV

English - 8

Connection Jacks (Rear)

Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player.For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 11~17.

Audio-Video Output jacks

Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a

recording VCR.

Video Input jacks

Connect to the video output jacks of VCRs, DVD

players and similar devices.

Audio Input jacks

Connect to the audio output jacks of VCRs, DVD

players and similar devices.

When using the S-Video or Component Video

input, connect audio jacks to “AV IN 2 (AUDIO-

L/R)”.

Component Video Input

jacks (Y, P

, P

)

Connect to the Component audio and video

outputs of a DVD or DTV set-top box. 480i video

signal input is available.

VHF/UHF

Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system.

•Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

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Contents

Main Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing C Chapter 1: Your New TV................................5 Chapter 2: Installation................................. 11 Chapter 3: Operation....................................18 C Chapter 4: Special Features.........................36 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting.........................57 Appendix.......................................................58 Chapter One List of Features Accessories Familiarizing Yourself with the TV Page Page Page Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Chapter Two Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Page Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. English - 14 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels This terminal might be labelled ANTIN, VHF IN or simply, IN. English - 15 Connecting a VCR English - 16 Connecting a DVD Player Also, you can connect to AV IN 2 on the side panel of TV. Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting a Camcorder Connecting to an Analog Amplifier English - 18 Turning the TV On and Off You can also use the POWERbutton on the front panel. Chapter Three English - 19 Refer to Setting the Clock on page 33. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. Viewing the Display You can also use the MENU, VOL+/ Selecting a Menu Language Memorizing the Channels Page Adding and Erasing Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory): Changing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. English - 26 Labelling the Channels You cannot select Name in the AV mode. English - 27 Picture Control You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Using Automatic Picture Settings English - 28 Customizing the Picture English - 29 Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Sound Control At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTEbutton. English - 31 Using Automatic Sound Settings Page Setting the Clock English - 33 The current time will appear every time you press the INFObutton. English - 34 Viewing an External Signal Source Setting the Signal Source English - 35 Assigning Names to External Input Mode Chapter Four Fine Tuning Channels Digital Noise Reduction Using the R.Surf Feature English - 39 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo, or SAP. Extra Sound Settings (Auto Volume, Pseudo Stereo, or Turbo Plus) English - 41 Setting the On/Off Timer The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button. You must set the clock first. English - 42 Setting the Preferred Channel and Volume Level The preferred channel and volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. English - 43 Using the V-Chip English - 44 How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls English - 45 How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines English - 46 How to Set up Restrictions using the Movie Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X continued... English - 47 Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: English - 48 How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian English English - 49 How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French Page English - 51 Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Message) Page Setting the Blue Screen Mode Setting the On/Off Melody You can hear a melody sound when the TV is powered on or Off. Viewing the Demonstration T Chapter Five Identifying Problems Appendix Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV Specifications Using Your TV in Another Country Appendix Page AA68-03780A-00