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TSN3084WHD
DIGITAL TELEVISION
SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
TEL : 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
www.samsungusa.com
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Owner’s
Instructions
AA68-03109A-00
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Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product
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Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. Important Safety Information Always be careful when using your TV receiver. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical s
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• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, con- venience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a light- ning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent dam- age to the unit due to lightning and power-line su
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Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars (wide screen pictures), should be limited to no more than 15% of the tota
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A Guide to Digital TV What is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby digital surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program on the same TV channel) and datacasting (providing electronic pro- gram guides and interactive television). Several of these services can be combined into a single digital bro
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How to View Digital Television There are three ways to watch DTV. The first is to use an integrated digital TV; one with a built-in digital television tuner. The second is to connect an external DTV set-top receiver to a DTV-ready television or monitor. This type of TV or monitor will have wideband component video and stereo audio inputs. You can also watch DTV signals with personal computer (PC) tuner cards and computer monitors. 1. Integrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors The advantage
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Q&A 1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? Over-the-air (OTA) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However, DTV broadcast channel assign- ments are different than analog channels. You should find out whether your local DTV broadcasts are on VHF (channels 2-13) or UHF (channels 14-69) to see if you need a different antenna. If your DTV channels are on UHF and you already get good UHF reception, y
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CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New Digital TV . . . . . . . . .11 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Side Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CONTENTS Chapter 3: Operation (Cont.) . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Viewing an External Signal Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Setting the Signal Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Assigning Nam
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YOUR NEW DIGITAL TV Chapter One YOUR NEW DIGITAL TV List of Features Your Samsung TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off • Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory • A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems • Fine tuning control for the sharpest pictur
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YOUR NEW DIGITAL TV Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ TV/VIDEO & ENTER ¨ CH and CH Press to change between viewing TV programs Press to change channels. Also, press to and signals from other components. highlight various items on the on-screen menu. ´ MENU ˆ Remote Control Sensor Press to see an on-screen
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YOUR NEW DIGITAL TV Side Panel Jacks You can use the side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see page 26.) Œ AUDIO INPUT jacks Use to connect the audio signals from a camcorder or a video game. ´ VIDEO1 INPUT jack Use to connect a video signal from a camcorder or a video game. ˇ S-VIDEO1 INPUT jack Use to connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or a video game. ¨ HEADPHONE jack
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YOUR NEW DIGITAL TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continu- ously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. Your TV has several input jacks, so you can connect different A/V components simulta- neously (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.). For more information on connecting equipment, see page 27. Œ AUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR Ø COMPONENT 1, 2 (480i, OUTPUT jacks 480p, 720p, 1080i) Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT jacks r
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YOUR NEW DIGITAL TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your Set-Top Box, VCR, Cable Box and DVD. See page 75 for details. Œ POWER Ò MODE Turns the TV on and off. Selects a target device to be con- trolled by the Samsung remote ´ ANTENNA control(i.e., TV, STB, VCR, Cable Press to select the ANT A or box or DVD). ANT B. Ú PRE-CH ˇ FAV. CH (Favorite
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YOUR NEW DIGITAL TV Remote Control (continued) ˛ ADD/DEL ÷ SLEEP Press to add or erase channels Press to select a preset time in the TV’s memory. interval for automatic shutoff. ◊ AUTO.PROG ® R.SURF Press to display the Memorized Press the R.SURF button to auto- Channels menu. matically return to a preferred channel after a user-preset time ± BBE delay. BBE is a built-in effect that adds clarity, punch and dynamics to the sound. ∑ RESET If your remote control is not ≠ CAPTION functioning properl
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2 Chapter Two INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,” on page 18. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas,” on page 18. 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 flat leads
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INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Plug the antenna lead into the ANT A or ANT B terminal on the rear panel. Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna 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 combiner into the ANT A or ANT B terminal on th
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INSTALLATION Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels 1 Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT”, or simply, “OUT”. 2 Connect the other end of this cable to the ANT A or ANT B terminal on the rear 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-wa
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INSTALLATION 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B 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 coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the ANT A or ANT B terminal on the rear of the TV. After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal view- ing. Set the A/B switch t
