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- Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
TX-P3235/TX-P2734 TX-P2730/TX-P2728 TX-P2434 COLOR TELEVISION 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) U.S.A Samsung Electronics America Service Division 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 www.samsungusa.com CANADA Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. Samsung Customer Care 7037 Financial Drive - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars (wide screen screen format televisions (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen and primarily display full screen moving images, not different formats as a full screen picture. Be careful in - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays 22 Viewing the Menus 22 Viewing the Display 22 Selecting a Menu Language 23 Memorizing the Channels 24 Selecting the Video Signal-source 24 Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method 25 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method 26 Changing Channels - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
Captions 56 Setting the Blue Screen Mode 57 Setting The On/Off Melody 58 Viewing the Demonstration 59 Customizing Your Remote Control 60 Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR (Cable box or DVD player 60 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 62 Identifying Problems 62 Appendix 63 Cleaning - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
sleep timer • V-Chip function Accessories Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer. Remote Control AAA Batteries Owner's Instructions/ Safety Guide Manual Warranty Card; 2EA/ Registration Card 5 - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
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. TX-P3235 TX-P2734/TX-P2434 TX-P2730 TX-P2728 Œ MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features. ´ VOL - and + Press to increase - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
YOUR NEW 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 18.) TX-P3235 TX-P2734 TX-P2730/TX-P2728 TX-P2434 ΠAUDIO INPUT jacks Used to connect - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
YOUR NEW TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be for Video 2 or S-VIDEO. Ø VHF/UHF Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system. ˇ AUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT jacks These audio-video signals are identical to A/V signals being displayed on the big - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
. ' P.SIZE Press to change the screen size. Your choices are Normal, Zoom. ˝ R.SURF Press the R.SURF button to automatically return to a preferred channel after a user-preset time delay. Ô MODE Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (i.e., TV, Set Top Box, VCR, Cable - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
YOUR NEW TV Remote Control ¿ VCR Controls REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape in your VCR. STOP Press this button to stop a tape during play, record, rewind or - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
LeL ArT I OTN w o 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 next page. If you - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
antenna leads to the combiner. 2 Plug the combiner into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the rear panel. Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on back of the - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna 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 - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV. Incoming Cable Splitter Cable Box RF (A/B) Switch TV Rear After you've made this connection, set the A/B switch to the "A" position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Audio Cable 5 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack on the TV. VCR Rear Panel Video Cable TV Rear Panel Follow the instructions in "Viewing an External Signal Source" to view - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) 1 To begin, follow steps 1-3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. TV Rear Panel TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR. TV Rear Panel Video Cable VCR Input Panel Refer to your VCR's instructions TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO INPUT 2 jacks on the TV - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
Jacks 2 Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AUDIO terminals on the side of the TV. Camcorder Output Jacks Audio Cable Y-Connector TV Side Panel 3 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the VIDEO terminal on the side of - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
place if you won't be using the remote control 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.) 19 - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, five basic customer settings proceed automatically and button to select the desired language. Setup L More Language : English Blue Screen : On √ Melody : On √ Demonstration √ Adjust Skip 3 Press the - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
Enter Skip 6 Press the ENTER button to start "Auto Program" or press the MENU button to return. (refer to "Auto program" on page 25.) The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Auto Program Air 7 Stop Enter Skip 7 Press the ENTER button and then press the œ or √ button to - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
Viewing the Menus 1 With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel and Setup. Source List : TV Edit Name Move Enter Input √ √ Exit 2 Use the L and M buttons to highlight one of the 5 icons. Then - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
Enter Setup Return 2 Press the L or M button to select "Language", then press the ENTER button. Setup L More Language : English Blue Screen : On √ Melody : On √ Demonstration √ Move Adjust Return 3 Press the œ or √ button to select the appropriate language: "English", "Español" or - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
TV deleting channels (manual). Selecting the signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). ) "STD", "HRC" or "IRC" (all cable TV) Press the EXIT button to exit. Channel Auto Program and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
Return M 3 Press the ENTER button to start "Auto Program". The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available EXIT button to exit. Auto Program Air 3 Start Enter Return The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
OPERATION Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) First, press the CH or CH button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to add or delete. 1 Press the MENU - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
channel. For example, to select channel 27, press "2" then "7". The TV will change channels when you press the second number. When you use the CH Button to select the Previous Channel 1 Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed. M To quickly switch between two - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
OPERATION Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., "CBS", "ESPN", "PBS2", CNN1", etc.) A label consists of four fields, where each field is a letter, a number, "*", or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ... or † button to select "Setup - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
Set Clock : MMaannuuaall √ - A- u: t- o- am Move Enter Return M Certain broadcasts may not transmit the correct time. In this case, set the time manually. 4 Press the ... or † button to select "PBS Channel". Press the œ or √ button to select your local PBS channel. Clock Mode : Auto PBS - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
the broadcasting station and signal when you set up auto time. If there is a difference between the real time and set time, please set up manual time. 6 Press the ... or † button to select "DST" (Daylight Saving Time), then press the ENTER button. Press the ... or † button to select "Yes" or "No - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
† button to select "Custom", then press the ENTER button. (The words Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color and Tint will appear on the screen.) Mode Custom Color Tone Size M More Picture : Custom √ √ : Warm1 √ : Normal √ Move Enter Return 3 Press the L or M button to select a particular - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard" and Standard Movie : NCoursmtoaml : Normal Move Enter Return • Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is brightlight in the room. • Choose Standard for - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
using the MUTE button. 1 Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off. The word "Mute" will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. Mute 2 To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press either the VOL + or VOL - button. 34 - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
OPERATION Customizing the Sound You can use the on-screen menus to adjust the bass, treble and balance according to individual preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) 1 Press - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
OPERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings ("Standard", "Music", "Movie" and "Speech") that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCRs, DVD, Set-Top Box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the ENTER button. Source List - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
OPERATION Assigning Names to External input mode 1 Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the ENTER button. Source List : TV Edit Name Input √ √ Move Enter Return 2 Press the L or M button to select the "Edit Name", then press the ENTER button. Source List : AV1 Edit Name - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
C hSaP EpC I AtLeF ErAT UFR EoS u r SPECIAL FEATURES Changing the Color Tone 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select the "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color Tone Size M More Picture : Dynamic √ √ : Warm1 √ : Normal √ Move Enter - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color Tone Size M More Picture : Custom √ √ : Warm1 √ : Normal √ Move Enter Return M Quick way to access the Screen size: Just press the P.SIZE button on the remote control. 2 Press the L or M button to select "Size", then press the ENTER button - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
SPECIAL FEATURES Tilt (Option) Due to the Earth's magnetic field there may be same minor image tilt depending on the TV's location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select the "Picture", then - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
. You can set the R.Surf to "5 minutes", then switch channels. After minutes, the TV will return to the original channel. To use the R.Surf feature: 1 While you are watching will begin counting down on the screen. When the time runs out, the TV will return to the channel you were watching when you set - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
SPECIAL FEATURES Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) 1 - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
SPECIAL FEATURES Extra Sound Settings (Auto Volume, Turbo Sound or Pseudo Stereo) The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences • Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
M button to select the "On Timer", then press the ENTER button. Press the L or M button repeatedly to select the appropriate hours (i.e., the hour when the TV will turn on.) Time Clock 09: 30am On Timer 06: 00am Off Timer - - : - - am Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : √ Off Off 10 Move - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
off, if you do not operate any controls during the 3 hours after the TV is turned on by timer. This function is available in only the timer " control. M After about 5 seconds, the sleep display will disappear from the screen, and the time interval will be set. 2 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the Preferred Volume Level The preferred volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select the "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play V-Chip - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
press the ENTER button. Enter PIN Enter PIN : - - - - The "Enter PIN" screen will appear. Enter your 4digit PIN number, Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is "0-0-0-0". 3 After entering a valid PIN number, the "V-Chip" screen will appear. Press the L or M button and select "Change PIN - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
button to select the "V-Chip", then press the ENTER button. The "Enter PIN" screen will appear. Enter your 4digit PIN number, Enter PIN Enter PIN : - - - Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating. 1 Press the MENU button to display the - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
-Rating will be selected, and no letters will be selected. To exit this screen, press the MENU button again. To select a different TV-Rating, press the L or M button and then repeat the process. Note 1: The TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA have additional options. See the next step to change any of the - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
categories that are "More restrictive". For example, if you block "L" sub-rating in TV-PG, then the "L" sub-ratings in TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically be blocked. 7 Press the EXIT button to clear all the screens. (Or proceed to the next section, and set up additional restrictions based on the - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
√ MPAA Rating √ Change PIN √ Move Enter Return V-Chip V-Chip Lock : Yes TV Parental Guidelines √ MPAA Rating √ Canadian English √ M More Move Enter Return 4 The "MPAA Rating" screen will appear. Repeatedly press the L or M button to select a particular MPAA category - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
select the "Canadian English", then press the ENTER button. V-Chip V-Chip Lock : Yes TV Parental Guidelines √ MPAA Rating √ Canadian English √ M More Move Enter Return 4 The "Canadian English" screen will appear. Repeatedly press the L or M button to select a particular Canadian English - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
Press the EXIT button to save the settings and to clear all screens. How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel ("Emergency Escape") If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: "Excessive rating - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
captions appear when you change channels. These are not malfunctions of the TV. 4 Press the L or M button to select "Mode", then press news or weather, is displayed. Text often covers a large portion of the screen. 5 Depending on the particular broadcast, it might be necessary to make changes - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the "Blue screen" mode to "Off". 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select the "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Time - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
On/Off Melody You can hear clear a melody sound when the TV is powered On or Off. 1 Press the MENU button to M button to select "Melody", then press the ENTER button. Setup L More Language : English Blue Screen : On √ Melody : On √ Demonstration √ Move Enter Return 3 Press the L or M - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
More Move Enter Setup Return 2 Press the L or M button to select "Demonstration", then press the ENTER button. Setup L More Language : English Blue Screen : On √ Melody : On √ Demonstration √ Move Enter Return 3 Each of the menu options is displayed in turn. When you wish to stop - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
). 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the VCR (CABLE or DVD) LED is illuminated. œ The remote control has five modes: TV, STB, VCR, CABLE and DVD. 3 On your Samsung remote control, press the SET button. 4 Enter 3 digits of the VCR (Cable box or DVD player) code listed on next page - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
001 Nawoo 002 TaePyungYang 003 DeaRyung 004 DongKuk 005 DaeHan 006 LG(Goldstar) 007 Saewoo 008 RCA 010 Regency 011 Hamlin, Panasonic, Regal, Samsung 012 GI, Hamlin, Jerrold 013 GI, Jerrold 015 Anvision, Cable Star, Eagle, 016 Magnavox, Philips, Randtek, Viewstar 017 NSC 019 Sylvania, Texscan Cable - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
hSaP EpC I AtL eF ErAT UFR EiSv e TROUBLESHOOTING If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Identifying Problems Problem Poor picture Poor sound quality. No picture - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 63
designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies. Specifications Model TX-P3235 TX-P2734 TX-P2730 TX-P2728 TX-P2434 Voltage AC120 V Frequency of Operation 60 Hz Dimensions 910 X 585 X 690/ 730 X 485 X 575/ 806 X 493 X598
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Owner’s
Instructions
COLOR TELEVISION
AA68-03480A-00
TX-P3235/TX-P2734
TX-P2730/TX-P2728
TX-P2434
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
U.S.A
Samsung Electronics America
Service Division
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
www.samsungusa.com
CANADA
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
Samsung Customer Care
7037 Financial Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 6R3
www.samsung.ca