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Owner’s
Instructions

COLOR TELEVISION

TX-S2040X

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Summary of Contents for TX-S2040X

Page 1: ...Owner s Instructions COLOR TELEVISION TX S2040X Register your product at www samsung com global register...

Page 2: ...s and images on screen such as the dark side bars on non expanded standard format television video and programming should be limited to no more than 15 of the total television viewing per week Additio...

Page 3: ...o Record from the TV 15 Connecting a DVD Player 16 Connecting to Y PB PR 16 Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks 16 Connecting a Camcorder 17 Connecting to an Analog Amplifier 17 Chapter 3 Oper...

Page 4: ...hip 43 How to Change Your Password 43 How to Enable Disable the Rating Controls 44 How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines 45 How to Set up Restrictions using the Movie Ratings G P...

Page 5: ...tomatic channel tuning for 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...

Page 6: ...move between items on the on screen menu 4 Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV 5 Indicator depending on the model Stand By Red Lights up when you turn the power o...

Page 7: ...For information on connecting equipment see page 17 1 AUDIO Input Connect audio signals from a camcorder or video game 2 VIDEO Input Connect a video signal from a camcorder or video game 3 Headphone C...

Page 8: ...ect to the video output jacks of VCRs DVD players and similar devices 3 Audio Input jacks Connect to the audio output jacks of VCRs DVD players and similar devices When using the S Video or Component...

Page 9: ...select a preset time interval for automatic shut off Refer to page 51 7 MENU Displays the main on screen menu 8 Controls the cursor in the menu 9 ENTER While using the on screen menus press ENTER to...

Page 10: ...for a long time The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV Assuming typical TV usage the batteries last for about one year 2 Install two AAA size batteries Make sure to match the a...

Page 11: ...e two antennas see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas on the next page Antennas with 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off air antenna such as a roof antenna or rabbit ears that has 300 ohm twin...

Page 12: ...na signals before connecting the antennas to the TV This procedure requires an optional combiner adaptor available at most electronics shops 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner 2 Plug the com...

Page 13: ...he incoming cable into the VHF UHF terminal on the rear panel Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 1 Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box T...

Page 14: ...Incoming Cable Cable Box Splitter 3 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B IN terminal on the RF A B switch 4 Connect another cable between the other OUT t...

Page 15: ...only one audio cable 3 Connect a video between the AV IN 1 VIDEO AV IN 2 VIDEO jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR Refer to your VCR s instructions for more information about how to view...

Page 16: ...cks on the DVD player 2 Connect a set of video cables between the COMPONENT IN Y PB PR jacks on the TV and the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR jacks on the DVD player For an explanation of Component video...

Page 17: ...ct L mono to Camcorder audio out using only one audio cable 3 Connect a video cable between the AV IN 2 VIDEO jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jacks on the Camcorder The audio video cables shown here...

Page 18: ...trol You can also use the POWER button on the front panel Plug Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently Setting the language Ante...

Page 19: ...n to select Setup then press the ENTER button The Plug Play is selected 3 Press the ENTER button The Start Plug Play is displayed Move Enter Return Setup Plug Play Language English Time Caption Blue S...

Page 20: ...o move to items in the menu the icon is selected Press the ENTER or button to enter items in the menu Press the button to change the selected items Press the MENU or button to return to the previous m...

Page 21: ...utton to select Language then press the ENTER button Press the or button to select English Espa ol Portugu s or Fran ais then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit Move Enter Return Set...

Page 22: ...c and adding and deleting channels manual Selecting the Video Signal Source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels you must specify the type of signal source that is connec...

Page 23: ...gram then press the ENTER button Move Enter Return Channel Air Cable Air Auto Program Add Delete Fine Tune Name Search Enter Return Air 3 3 Stop Search Enter Return 0 Start The TV must be connected to...

Page 24: ...s the ENTER button Press the or button to select the desired channel then press the ENTER button 3 Press the or button to select Added or Deleted then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to e...

Page 25: ...annels that are far apart tune to one channel then use the number buttons to select the second channel Then use the PRE CH button to quickly alternate between them Using the Number Buttons Use the num...

Page 26: ...Press the or button to select the channel to be assigned to a new name then press the ENTER button 3 Press the or button to select a letter a number or a blank Results in this sequence A Z 0 9 blank P...

Page 27: ...r when there is bright light in the room Choose Standard for the standard factory settings Choose Movie when viewing a movie Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal pref...

Page 28: ...he ENTER button to select Mode Press the ENTER button again Press the or button to select a particular item Dynamic Standard Movie or Custom then press the ENTER button 3 Press the or button to select...

Page 29: ...is set for each mode Dynamic Standard Movie or Custom The previously adjusted settings will be reset to the factory defaults Press the EXIT button to exit Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory...

Page 30: ...At any time you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button 1 Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off is displayed To turn MUTE off press the MUTE button again or press either the VOL...

Page 31: ...hoose Movie when watching movies Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialog i e news Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings 2 Press the ENTER button to select Mode Press the...

Page 32: ...Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences Alternatively you can use one of the automatic settings See page 31 Move Enter Return Sound Mode Custom Equalizer MTS Stereo...

Page 33: ...Set the clock by pressing the or button Press the EXIT button to exit 2 Press the or button to select Time then press the ENTER button English 33 Move Enter Return Setup Plug Play Language English Tim...

Page 34: ...from connected equipment such as a VCR DVD set top box and the TV source broadcast or cable Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button Press the ENTER button to select Input 2 Press the ENTER b...

Page 35: ...desired external device VCR DVD Cable STB Sat STB AV Receiver DVD Receiver Game Camcorder DVD Combo Press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit 1 Press the MENU button Press the ENTER button...

Page 36: ...tuning To store the fine tuning setting in the TV s memory press the MENU button To reset the fine tuning to 0 select Reset by pressing the or button then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button...

Page 37: ...the screen 1 Press the MENU button Press the or button to select Picture then press the ENTER button 2 Press the or button to select Digital NR then press the ENTER button Press the or button to selec...

Page 38: ...use the R Surf feature 1 While you are watching the channel to which you want to return press the R SURF button The Surf Off is displayed 2 Press the R SURF button again to set the timer in thirty se...

Page 39: ...ve Enter Return Sound Mode Custom Equalizer MTS Stereo Auto Volume Off Pseudo Stereo Off Turbo Plus Off Move Enter Return Sound Mode Custom Equalizer MTS Stereo Auto Volume Off Pseudo Stereo Off Turbo...

Page 40: ...into two identical left and right channels Once the Pseudo Stereo is set to On or Off the setting applies to the sound effects such as Standard Music Movie and Speech Turbo Plus Turbo Plus emphasizes...

Page 41: ...creen Off Melody On V Chip Demonstration Move Enter Return Time Clock 09 30 am Sleep Timer Off On Timer am Off Off Timer am Off On Timer Channel 3 On Timer Volume 10 The current time will appear every...

Page 42: ...mer Channel or On Timer Volume Press the or button to select the desired channel or adjust volume level Press the EXIT button to exit Move Adjust Return Time Clock 09 30 am Sleep Timer Off On Timer 06...

Page 43: ...which resets the PIN to 0 0 0 0 POWER Off MUTE 8 2 4 POWER On 1 Press the MENU button Press the or button to select Setup then press the ENTER button 3 The V Chip menu is displayed Press the or button...

Page 44: ...press the ENTER button 3 The V Chip menu is displayed with V Chip Lock selected Press the or button to select Yes or No Press the EXIT button to exit Move Enter Return Setup Plug Play Language English...

Page 45: ...ton to select Setup then press the ENTER button TV Y Young children TV Y7 Children 7 and over TV G General audience TV PG Parent Guidance TV 14 Viewers 14 and over TV MA Mature Audience These categori...

Page 46: ...ss the or button to select Setup then press the ENTER button continued 4 You can independently lock the movie ratings The locked movie ratings are indicated by the B Press the or button to select one...

Page 47: ...ram may contain mature themes profane language graphic violence and explicit sexual content FV Fantasy violence V Violence S Sexually Suggestive Dialog L Adult Language D Sexual situation G General au...

Page 48: ...r age 8 C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own G General programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental Guidance 14 Programming contains...

Page 49: ...p then press the ENTER button E Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming G General 8 ans 8 General Not re...

Page 50: ...ferent channel using the number buttons Under certain conditions depending on the rating of the local TV programs the V Chip might lock out all the channels In this case use the V Chip function for an...

Page 51: ...interval then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit Move Enter Return Setup Plug Play Language English Time Caption Blue Screen Off Melody On V Chip Demonstration Move Enter Return Tim...

Page 52: ...e or button to select On then press the ENTER button Move Enter Return Setup Plug Play Language English Time Caption Blue Screen Off Melody On V Chip Demonstration Move Enter Return Caption Caption On...

Page 53: ...has subtitles in Spanish 4 Depending on the particular broadcast it might be necessary to make changes to Channel and Field Press the or button to select Channel or Field then press the ENTER button...

Page 54: ...the MENU button Press the or button to select Setup then press the ENTER button 2 Press the or button to select Blue Screen then press the ENTER button Press the or button to select On or Off then pre...

Page 55: ...tton 2 Press the or button to select Melody then press the ENTER button Press the or button to select On or Off then press the ENTER button Press the EXIT button to exit Move Enter Return Setup Plug P...

Page 56: ...2 Press the or button to select Demonstration then press the ENTER button Each of the menu options is displayed in turn When you wish to stop the demonstration press any button on the remote control...

Page 57: ...Adjust the antenna Check all wire connections If you are using a VCR check the tracking The TV operates erratically Unplug the TV for 30 seconds then try operating it again Your remote control does n...

Page 58: ...ur TV with a clean dry cloth Never use water cleaning fluids wax or chemicals Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet Temperature If your TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place unplug...

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