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- Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
Owner's Instructions TXK3276 / TXK3676 TXL3276 / TXL3676 COLOR TELEVISION ... AA68-01057D-01 - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
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 Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code copyrighted TV programs Samsung Electronics America, - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
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 - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) • Do not attempt to service the TV yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service if the TV has been exposed to rain or water - if the TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions - if the TV has been - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
the TV 2.7 Connecting a DVD Player 2.7 Connecting a Camcorder 2.8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 2.9 Chapter 3: Operation 3.1 Turning the TV On Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 3.10 Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock 3.11 Customizing the - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X 4.16 How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel ("Emergency Escape 4.17 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 5.1 Identifying Problems 5.1 Appendix A.1 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV A.1 Using Your TV in Another Country A.1 Specifications A.1 2 CONTENTS - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
-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 • Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels • A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems • Fine - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
v Press to change channels. Also press to highlight various items on the on-screen menu. ¨ Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. ˆ POWER & TIMER indicator When the TV is turned on, the POWER & TIMER indicator blinks ten times. This indicator illuminates when the - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
YOUR NEW TV Front Panel Jacks You can use the front panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or signals from a camcorder or video game. ´ VIDEO INPUT Used to connect a video signal from a camcorder or a video game. 1.3 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
. When not using the DVD jacks, these audio jacks function as audio for Video 2 or SVIDEO). • For models TXL3276/TXL3676 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 TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings). Ô TV Press to use your remote control to operate your TV. VCR Press to use your remote control to operate your VCR. CABLE Press to use your remote control to operate a CABLE BOX. DVD Press to use your - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
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 • PLAY Press the PLAY button to play back prerecorded tapes. • F. F Press to fast forward the tape in your VCR. 1.6 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
2 C h a p t e r Tw 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 page 2.2. If you have two - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
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 TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
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 TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
the cable box's output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.) Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 2.1-2.3). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
is stereo, you must connect two cables. 5 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack on the TV. Follow the instructions in "Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape" to view your VCR tape. Note: This figure shows the Standard connector-jack panel. The actual configuration - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
an S-VHS 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. 2 Connect a set of audio - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
. Refer to your VCR's instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection. Note: This figure shows the Standard connector-jack panel. The actual configuration for your TV may be different. Connecting a DVD Player (For models TXL3276/TXL3676) The rear panel jacks on - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
the camcorder and the AUDIO terminals on the front of the TV. 3 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the VIDEO terminal on the front of the TV. The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
Replace the cover. w 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.) 2.9 CHAPTER TWO: INSTALLATION - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
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: input check, Auto program and Clock. 1 Press POWER button on the remote control. The message "Plug & Play" is displayed. It flickers for - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
OPERATION 4 Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. And then Press VOL+ or VOLto activate "Auto Program" or press MENU to skip. (refer to "Auto program" on page is displayed. Note: Plug & Play feature doesn't work when the V-chip on or when in the A/V mode. 3.2 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. 1 Press DISPLAY on the remote control. w The on-screen displays disappear after ten seconds. The on-screen display on the sleep timer. ("*" indicates a channel has been manually fine tuned.) 3.3 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH w three times to select "Function." 2 Press VOL + to display the "Function" menu. 3 Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French. 4 Press MENU twice to exit. 3.4 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual ) STD, HRC or IRC (all cable TV). Note: STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press MENU twice to exit. Note: Channel auto program does not function when the V-chip is active. w The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes. Press MENU at any time - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
OPERATION Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Press MENU, then press CH w twice to select "Channel". Press VOL+ to access the channel sub-menu. 2 Press CH w to select "Select". Press VOL+ or VOL- to select "Added" or "Erased". Press MENU three times to exit. 3.7 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
channels (0-9) faster, press "0" before the single digit. (For channel "4," press "0," then "4.") Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel 1 Press PRE-CH. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed. w To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
the A/V mode. 5 Press VOL+ to switch to the next field, which will be highlighted. Select a second letter or digit using the CH v and CH w buttons, as above. Repeat the process to select the last two digits. Press MENU twice to set the label and clear the menus from the screen. 3.9 CHAPTER THREE - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press Display.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the "Clock" will be highlighted (blue color). 3 Press VOL + again (the hours digits will be highlighted). Press CH v or CH w repeatedly until the correct hour appears - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
OPERATION Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press CH w three times to select "Function." Press VOL . Press the CH v and CH w to select your local PBS channel. Press MENU. 3.11 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION continued... - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
"DST" is selected, press VOL+ or VOL- to indicate "Yes" or "No". The clock is set. Press MENU three times to exit. 3.12 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
decrease the value of a particular item. For example, if you select "Brightness," pressing VOL + increases it. Press MENU four times to exit. 3.13 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION w After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 5 seconds). - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your Samsung TV has three automatic picture settings ("Standard", "Natural", and " • Natural: Optimal indoor screen condition. • Choose Mild ("Mild Contrast") when viewing the TV in low light, or when playing video games. • Choose Custom if you want to - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
decrease the value of a particular item. For example, if you select "Bass," pressing VOL + increases it. Press MENU three times to exit. 3.15 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
OPERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings ("Standard," "Music," "Movie," and "Speech") that are preset at the factory. watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news). • Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings. 3.16 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
OPERATION Setting The On/Off Melody You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is powered on or Off. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH w to select the "Sound" menu. 2 Press ", then press VOL+ or VOL- to select "On" or "Off". Press MENU three times to exit. 3.17 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH w twice to select "Channel", then press VOL+. 2 Press CH w twice to select "TV/AV". 3 Press VOL+ or VOL-. You will switch between viewing the signals coming from equipment - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
top right of your remote control. 3 On your Samsung remote control, press SET. The remote control has four "modes": "TV," "VCR", "DVD" and "Cable" Press the "VCR" or "DVD" button to switch the remote control to the "VCR" or "DVD" mode. 4 Enter three digits of the VCR or DVD code listed on the next - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
SPECIAL FEATURES VCR Codes DVD Codes 4.2 CHAPTER FOUR: SPECIAL FEATURES - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
the top right of your remote control. 3 On your Samsung remote control, press SET. The remote control has four "modes": "TV," "VCR," "DVD" and "CABLE". Press the "CABLE" button to switch the remote control to the "Cable" mode. 4 Enter three digits of the cable box code listed below for your brand - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
SPECIAL FEATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optional reception. 1 Select you press DISPLAY while watching this channel. w 4 To store the fine tuning setting in the TV's memory, press CH v. ( "*" will appear). To reset the fine tuning to "oo", - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any select the "Picture" menu. 2 Press CH w three times to select "Digital NR." 3 Press VOL + or VOL - to select Digital NR "On". Press MENU twice to exit. w Pressing VOL- or VOL - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
or VOL repeatedly to select "Normal", "Zoom", or "Wide". Press MENU twice to exit. • Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a standard TV screen size. • Zoom : Magnifies the size of the picture on-screen. • Wide : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. 4.6 CHAPTER FOUR: SPECIAL FEATURES - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercials start. 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: 1 While you are watching the channel to which you want to return, press R.SURF . The - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
will be highlighted.) Press CH v or CH w repeatedly to select the appropriate hours (i.e., the hour when the TV will turn on.) 4 Press VOL+ to select the "On time" minutes. (The minutes digits will be highlighted.) Press CH v or CH w to select the appropriate minutes. w When you set the hours - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
away on holiday, for example). Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 180 minutes). 1 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears (any of the preset values from - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation. You can also change the MTS setting by pressing the "MTS" button on the remote control. (When you change channels, MTS is set to "Stereo" automatically. To listen in 'SAP' or 'Mono,' change the MTS setting.) 4.10 CHAPTER - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
(Turbo Sound, Surround, or Auto Volume ) • Turbo Sound Turbo sound emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound. • Surround Your Samsung TV can create a "surround" effect such that the sound seems to come from all directions. Once the "Surround" is set to "On", the setting - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the may be a small delay before captions appear when you change channels. These are not malfunctions of the TV. 4 Press CH w to highlight "Mode." Press VOL - or VOL + to select "Caption" - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
pin" screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is "0-0-0-0." 3 After entering a valid screen will appear. Choose any 4-digits for your PIN and enter them. w Note: If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control keys in the following sequence - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
chip" menu. Press VOL+ . The "Enter pin" screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. 3 The "V-Chip" screen will appear, and "V-Chip lock" will be alternate between Yes and No.) How to Set up Restrictions Using the "TV guidelines" First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
select the "V-chip" menu. Press VOL+ . The "Enter pin" screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. 3 The "V-chip" screen will appear. Press the CH w button, and highlight the field for "TV guidelines." (Note: When a particular field is highlighted, its color turns BLUE.) 4 Press VOL +. The - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings). 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH w three times to select the "Function" menu. Press VOL + . 2 Press CH w five times to select the "V-chip" menu. Press VOL+ . The "Enter pin" screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
: "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 the channels. In this case, use the V-Chip function for an "emergency escape": Press MENU to - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
Chapter Five 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 or sound. No color, - Samsung TXL3676 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies Specifications Model Voltage Frequency of Operation Power Consumption TXK3276 / TXK3676 / TXL3276 / TXL3676 AC 120V 60Hz 140 Watts / 145 Watts / 140 Watts / 145 Watts A.1 APPENDIX
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