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- Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
TX-R2735/TX-R2435 TX-R2728 COLOR TELEVISION Owner's Instructions - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. On television models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view the different formats as a full screen picture. Be careful in the selection and duration of - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
17 Connecting a DVD Player 17 Connecting a Camcorder 18 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 19 Chapter 3: Operation 20 Turning the TV On and Off 20 Plug & Play Feature 20 Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays 22 Viewing the Menus 22 Viewing the Display 22 Selecting a Menu Language - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
Changing the Color Tone 39 Changing the Screen Size 40 Digital Noise Reduction 41 Tilt (Option 42 Screen Mode 57 Setting The On/Off Melody 58 Viewing the Demonstration 59 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 60 Identifying Problems 60 Appendix 61 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 61 Using Your TV - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
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. TX-R2435 / TX-R2735 TX-R2728 ˛ MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features. « VOL - and + Press to increase or - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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-R2735 TX-R2728 TX-R2435 ˛ AUDIO INPUT jacks Used to connect the audio signals - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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 connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.) For more information on - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
YOUR NEW TV ˛ VIDEO INPUT jack ‹ SUPER VIDEO INPUT jack Video signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar (Depends on the model) devices. S- or to a cable TV system. OUTPUT jacks These audio-video signals are identical to A/V signals being displayed on the big screen. (Typically used as - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
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. ˛ POWER Turns the TV on and off. « Number buttons Press to select channels directly on the TV main on-screen menu. , MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo) - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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-R2435 | 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-R2435 | 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-R2435 | 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-R2435 | 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-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
INSTALLATION Connecting an S-VHS VCR (Depends on the model) Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from the 2 AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Audio Cable Make sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number "2." 3 Connect an S-video cable between - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
back of the VCR.) 2 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR. TV Rear Panel Video Cable VCR Input Panel Refer to your VCR's instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection. Connecting a DVD Player The rear - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
inside the compartment. 3 Replace the cover. ▼ Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry 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-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
C h a pOtPEeRArTIOTN h r e e OPERATION Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, five basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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 ˇ or ˆ button to - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
to access the icon's sub-menu. 3 Press the EXIT button to exit. ▼ ▼ The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after two minutes. You can also use the MENU, CH and VOL buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
Setup ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Language", then press the ENTER button. Setup ▲ More Language : English Blue Screen : On ˆ Melody : On ˆ Demonstration ˆ Move Adjust Return 3 Press the ˇ or ˆ button to select the appropriate language: "English", "Español - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual). Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television HRC" or "IRC" (all cable TV) Press the IRC identify various types of cable TV - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
Method) 1 First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~3 on previous page. Channel Auto Program ˆ Add/Delete : 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-R2435 | 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 button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select " - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
the single digit. (For channel "4" press "0" then "4".) Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel 1 Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed. ▼ To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel, then use the number button to - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
field is a letter, a number, "*", or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number. 1 Press the CH or . Select a second letter or digit using the ▲ or ▼ button, as above. Repeat the process to select the last two digits. Press the EXIT button to - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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", then - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
The Clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Return ▼ 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 ˇ or ˆ button to - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
or 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 ▼ More Picture : Custom ˆ ˆ : Warm1 ˆ : Normal ˆ Move Enter Return 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a particular item - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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-R2435 | 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-R2435 | 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-R2435 | 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-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
1 Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the ENTER button. Source List : TV Edit Name Input ˆ ˆ ▼ Quick way to access the external signal source: Just press the "TV/VIDEO" button on the remote control. Move Enter Return 2 Press the ENTER button again. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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 ˆ ˆ Move Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the "Edit Name", then press the ENTER button. Source List : AV1 Edit Name - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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 ▲ or ▼ button to select the "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color Tone Size ▼ More Picture : Dynamic ˆ ˆ : Warm1 ˆ : Normal ˆ Move Enter - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
SPECIAL FEATURES Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the "Picture NNoorrmmal Zoom Move Enter Return Normal Zoom • Normal (4:3) : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. • Zoom : Magnifies the size of the picture on screen. 40 - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
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 ▲ or ▼ button to select the "Picture", then press - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
Tilt (Depends on the model) Due to the Earth's magnetic field there may be same minor image tilt depending on the TV's location. When this ˆ Move Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Tilt". ▲ More Digital NR Tilt : Off : 0 Picture ˆ Move Adjust Return 3 Press the ˇ or ˆ - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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 five minutes or turn it off. 3 The time you set will begin counting down on the screen. When the time runs out, the TV will return to - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) 1 Press the MENU button to display ▼ Quick way to access the MTS: Just press the "MTS" button on the remote control. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the "MTS", then press the - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
appropriate hours (i.e., the hour when the TV will turn on.) Time Clock 09: 30am ˆ On Timer 06: 00am Off Off Timer - - : - - am Off Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : 10 Move Adjust Return 4 Press the ˆ button to select the minutes. (The minutes digits - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
: Off On Timer Volume : Time ˆ On Off 10 Move Adjust Return ▼ Absent Power Off When you set the timer "On", your television will eventually be turned 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 "On - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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 ▲ or ▼ button to select the "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play V-Chip - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
screen appears. Re-enter the same 4 digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN has been memorized. Press the EXIT button to exit. ▼ Note: If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control keys in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0: POWER OFF ➜ MUTE ➜ 8 ➜ 2 ➜ 4 ➜ POWER - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
Enter Return How to Set up Restrictions Using the "TV guidelines" First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous then press the ENTER button. Enter PIN Enter PIN : - - - - The "Enter PIN" screen 50 will appear. Enter your 4- digit PIN number, - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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 ▲ or ▼ 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-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
, 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 MPAA codes). How to Set up Restrictions using the - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
V-Chip Lock : Yes TV Parental Guidelines ˆ MPAA Rating ˆ Change PIN ˆ Move Enter Return V-Chip V-Chip Lock : Yes TV Parental Guidelines ˆ MPAA ENTER button. Enter PIN Enter PIN : - - - - The "Enter PIN" screen will appear. Enter your 4- digit PIN number. 53 continued... - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
TV Parental Guidelines ˆ MPAA Rating ˆ Canadian English ˆ ▼ More Move Enter Return 4 The "Canadian English" screen ...news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, - - The "Enter PIN" screen will appear. Enter your 4- 54 digit PIN number. - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: "Excessive rating." To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using the number buttons. Under certain conditions (depending on the rating of the local TV programs) the V-Chip might lock out all - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television or ▼ button to turn closed captioning "On" screen, and they usually cover only a small portion of the picture. In "Text" mode, information - Samsung TX-R2435 | 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 ▲ or ▼ button to select the "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Time - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
Melody You can hear clear a melody sound when the TV is powered On or Off. 1 Press the MENU button to display button to select "Melody", then press the ENTER button. Setup ▲ More Language : English Blue Screen : On ˆ Melody : On ˆ Demonstration ˆ Move Enter Return 3 Press the ▲ or - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the in built demonstration Screen : On ˆ Melody : On ˆ Demonstration ˆ Move Enter Return 3 Each of the menu options is displayed in turn. When you wish to stop the demonstration, press any button on the remote control - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Identifying Problems Problem Poor picture Poor sound quality. No picture or sound. No color, wrong colors or tints. Picture rolls vertically. The TV operates erratically The TV won't turn on. Possible Solution Try - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
to differences in the TV channel frequencies. Specifications Model Voltage Frequency of Operation Dimensions (mm/inches) Weight (Kg/ lbs) TX-R2735 730 X 485 X 575/ 28.74 X 19.09 X 22.64 43.5/95.90 TX-R2728 AC120 V 60 Hz 766 X 558 X 586/ 30.16 X 21.97 X 23.07 41/ 90.39 TX-R2435 656 X 459 X 511 - Samsung TX-R2435 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
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