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- Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
Owner's Instructions CXM2785TP 3WAY COMBINATION UNIT ... AA68-02634A-00(ENG) - Samsung CXM2785TP | 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, Part recording of copyrighted TV programs is an - Samsung CXM2785TP | 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 CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
by the operating instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV to normal. • When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
3way Combination Unit 1.2 Front Panel Buttons 1.2 Side Panel Jacks 1.3 Rear Panel Jacks 1.4 Remote Control (TV Function Buttons 1.5 Remote Control (DVD Function Buttons 1.6 Remote Control (VCR Function Buttons 1.7 Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 2.1 Antennas with - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
5.18 Using Special Playback Features 5.19 Frame Advance 5.19 Slow motion 5.19 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 6.1 Identifying TV Problems 6.1 Identifying DVD Problems 6.2 Identifying VCR Problems 6.3 Appendix A.1 Cleaning and Maintaining Your 3Way Combination Unit A.1 Using Your 3Way Combination - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems • Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible • A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening • Built-in, dual channel speakers • A special sleep timer • V-chip function DVD Features • DTS digital output for DTS - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
must use the remote control. Œ Disc tray Load the disc here. ´ VCR deck Insert a standard VHS video tape. ˇ SKIP/SEARCH (DVD) Press to skip is recording. ˝ Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. Ô REC (VCR) Press to begin recording. STOP/EJECT (VCR) Press to - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
YOUR NEW 3WAY COMBINATION UNIT 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 pages 2.1 - 2.6.) Œ VIDEO IN jack Used to connect a video signal from a - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
- 2.6. Œ DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Connect to a compatible dolby digital receiver. ´ VIDEO-AUDIO INPUTS Used to connect video-audio signals from VCRs, laserdisc players and similar devices. ˇ AUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUTS Connect to the audio-video input jacks of a recording VCR. ¨ VHF/UHF Connect to an - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
YOUR NEW 3WAY COMBINATION UNIT Remote Control (TV Function Buttons) 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. Œ POWER Turns the 3way Combination Unit on and off. ´ +100 Press to select channels over 100. For example, - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
YOUR NEW 3WAY COMBINATION UNIT Remote Control (DVD Function Buttons) Œ Search Press to search forward/backward through on the selected area of a scene. " ANGLE Press to access various camera angles on a DVD. ' PROGRAM For random and program play. ˝ BOOKMARK Press to memorize scenes for replay. Ô - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
YOUR NEW 3WAY COMBINATION UNIT Remote Control (VCR Function Buttons) Œ REW/F.F Press to rewind/fast forward a video tape. ´ Stop Press to stop a video tape. ˇ TRK+, - (tracking) Press to adjust tape tracking. ¨ OPEN/CLOSE Press to eject a tape. ˆ SP/SLP Press to select the tape recording speed. Ø - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
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 CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
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 TV. w Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels. Connecting to a Cable Box that - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
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 lengths of coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.) w 1 Find and disconnect the cable that - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
your TV to the cable box's output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.) Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to Refer to your VCR's instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection. 2.4 CHAPTER - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
camcorder. 2 Connect an video/audio cable between the VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the VIDEO/AUDIO terminals on the side of the TV. If you have mono camcorder, connect L(mono) to camcorder audio out using only one audio cable. The audio-video cables shown here are usually included - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
the DIGITAL AUDIO IN jacks on the AUDIO and the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the TV. Setting the Optical jack On/Off (Only DVD mode) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Sound", then press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons. 2 Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Optical", then - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
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.) 2.7 CHAPTER TWO: INSTALLATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
audio-video settings. 1 Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. w The on-screen displays disappear after about ten seconds. The TV will display the channel, Time, disc mode, the status of certain picture and sound settings, V-chip and the type of sound. 3.1 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
TV OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Function". Press the the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French. 3 Press the MENU button to exit. 3.2 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) 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 connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons. 2 Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Auto Program". w 3 Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons. TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. 4 After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu disappears. Press the MENU button to exit. The - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
can view any channel (including an erased channel) by using the number buttons or UP/DOWNvw buttons on the remote control. 4 Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Sel.". Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to select "Added" or "Erased". Press the MENU button to exit. 3.5 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
were either erased or not memorized. Directly Accessing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. For example, to select channel 27, press "2," then "7." The TV will change channels when you press the second number. When - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
temporarily cut off the sound 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. 2 To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press either the VOL + or VOL- buttons. 3.7 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
TV OPERATION Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness . w After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 3 seconds). 4 Press the MENU button to exit. 3.8 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", " Standard" and " method: Simply press the P.STD button on the remote control to select one of the standard picture settings. • Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is brightlight in - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
TV OPERATION Changing the Color Tone 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to display the Picture to select "Cool 2", "Cool 1", "Normal", "Warm 1" or "Warm 2" according to personal preference. 3 Press the MENU button to exit. 3.10 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
TV OPERATION Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the MENU button to exit. • Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a standard TV screen size. • Zoom : Sets the picture to Zoom mode. • 16:9 : Sets the picture to 16:9 mode. 3.11 CHAPTER THREE - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
TV OPERATION Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Select the appropriate channel. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Channel". Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons. 2 Press the UP/DOWNvw - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
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 between "On" and "Off". 3 Press the MENU button to exit. 3.13 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
Tilt 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. LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to adjust the Tilt. 3 Press the MENU button to exit. 3.14 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
TV OPERATION Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Sound", then press the LEFT/RIGHT - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings ("Standard," "Music," "Movie" and "Speech" ) Alternate method: Simply press the the S.STD button on the remote control to select one of the standard sound settings. • Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. • Choose - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
buttons to select Sound. Press the LEFT channels that are broadcasting in stereo. • Choose SAP to listen 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. 3.17 CHAPTER THREE: TV - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Channel", then press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ TV's A/V jacks, and the TV signal. Press the MENU button to exit. Alternate method: Simply press the INPUT button on the remote control one - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
the 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 DISPLAY button). Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
TV OPERATION Setting the Date 5 Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Date", then press the RIGHT √ button. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to to set you make a mistake, press LEFT œ to move back to the incorrect item. Press the UP/DOWN vw buttons to change the item. 3.20 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
OPERATION Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Function", then press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons. 2 Press the - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
TV OPERATION 4 Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Time Zone", then press the RIGHT √ button to change the Time zone. Sequence: ATL., EAST, CEN., MTN ), then press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to indicate "Yes" or "No". The clock is set. Press the MENU button to exit. 3.22 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons. w Before using the timer, you must set the TV's clock. (See "Setting the Clock" on page 3.18) 2 Press the UP/DOWNvw /DOWNvw buttons repeatedly to select the appropriate hours (i.e., the hour when the TV will turn on.) 4 Press the RIGHT √ button to highlight the " - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
√ button and set the hours and minutes. (Follow the same procedure as in steps 1~6 above.) 8 If you want to set the volume level when the TV turns on, press the DOWN w button to select "On time volume". Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to set the volume level you want when the - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
OPERATION Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 15 to 180 minutes). 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. seconds, the sleep display will disappear from the screen, and the time interval will be set. 3.25 CHAPTER THREE: TV OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most DVDs and pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as may be a small delay before captions appear when you change channels. These are not malfunctions of the TV. 4 Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Mode". Press - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
TV OPERATION Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is "0-0-0-0." 3 After entering a valid PIN the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
VChip lock" field is Yes. (Pressing the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons will alternate between Yes and No.) How to Set up Restrictions Using the "TV guidelines" First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
"TV Guidelines". 4 Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons. The "TV guide- TV-Y" category, then TV-Y7 will automatically be blocked. Similarly, if you block the TV-G category, then all the categories in the "young adult" group will be blocked (TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA). The sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
main application is for movies. (Eventually, movie videocassettes and DVDs will be encoded with MPAA ratings.) When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings). 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
. 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 button for an "emergency escape": 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select the "Function", then - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
the PLAY/PAUSE( ) or STEP button on the remote control during playback. • Screen stops, no sound. • To resume again, press the PLAY/PAUSE( ) button once again. 4.1 CHAPTER FOUR: DVD OPERATION w RESUME function When you stop disc play, the player remembers where you stopped, so when you press the - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
DVD OPERATION Step Motion Playback (Except CD) Press the STEP button on the remote control during playback. • Each time the button is pressed, a new frame will appear. • No sound is heard during STEP mode. • Press the PLAY/PAUSE( ) button to resume normal playback (You can only perform step motion - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
Skip Functions Searching through a Chapter or Track Press the FWD( ) or REW( ) SEARCH button on the remote control during playback. w When in search mode (2X/4X/8X/16X/32X/128X) on a DVD or high-speed playback on a VCD, no sound will be heard. • Press the FWD( ) or REW( ) SEARCH button on the - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
4 To make the screen disappear, press the DISPLAY button again. • What is a Chapter? Each Title on a DVD can be divided into chapters (similar to tracks on an audio CD). •What is a Title? A DVD may contain several different titles. For example, if a disc contains four different movies, each might be - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
DVD OPERATION When Playing a CD/VCD 1 During playback, press the DISPLAY button. Current track number, elapsed time and volume control will be displayed. 2 Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select a track. Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons or Number buttons to enter a different track number, then - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
select "Off", then press the ENTER button. Off Chapter Title A-B Note • DVD repeats playback by chapter or title, CD and VCD repeat playback by disc or track. • Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not work. • If the title or track is completed before marking the end (B), the - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
Press the ENTER button. The selection numbers appear in the Program Order box. < DVD > 4 Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button. The disc will be played back and Random Playback function may not work. When in VCD 2.0 mode (Menu On mode), these functions do not work. To resume normal playback, press the - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
buttons. Press the ENTER button. < Track View > w When pressing the TOP MENU button with a DVD; the disc's TITLE MENU function comes up. A disc must have at least two titles for the TITLE MENU function to work. When pressing the TOP MENU button with a CD; the unit enters the INTRO mode. INTRO lets - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
. 2 Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select the desired language on a DVD. The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. 3 Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons languages are encoded on the disc and may not work with all DVDs. A DVD disc can contain up to 8 audio languages. How to have the same - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
Button (When in the DVD mode) 1 Press the DVD SETUP button. 2 The SETUP MENU is displayed. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Audio". Press the ENTER button. 3 the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the original pre-recorded language is selected. 4.10 CHAPTER FOUR: DVD OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
not appear on screen. The subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations. w This function depends on what languages are encoded on the disc and may not work with all DVDs. A DVD disc can contain up to 32 subtitle languages. How to have the same subtitle language come up whenever you play back - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 63
of the player's output. This is useful for matching the player's output level to other equipment in your system. • Volume control is only operative when using the Analog Audio outputs. • There are up to 64 levels. Lowering each level reduces the audio level by 0.5dB. 4.12 CHAPTER FOUR: DVD OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 64
playback or pause mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote. A square will be displayed on screen. 2 Press the UP/DOWNvw or LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to select the part of the screen you want to zoom. Press the ENTER button. • During DVD playback, press the ENTER button to zoom in 2X/4X/2X - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 65
Using the Bookmark Function The Bookmark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) 1 During playback, press the BOOKMARK button. A marker will be displayed. 2 Press the LEFT - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 66
DVD OPERATION Clearing a Bookmark 1 During playback, press the BOOKMARK button. A marker will be displayed. 2 Press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ scenes may be marked at the same time. • When in VCD 2.0 mode (Menu On mode), this function does not work. • Depending on the disc, the Bookmark function may not - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 67
Play When an MP3 Disc is inserted into the DVD player, the first song file of the first folder plays. MP3 Play Function 1 Press STOP to stop playback of the first playing. • Press the REPEAT button to hear only music continuously and press it once again to release. 4.16 CHAPTER FOUR: DVD OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 68
copyright protected MP3 files. Certain "securized" files are encrypted and code protected to prevent illegal copying. These files are of the following be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play MP3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. You should note that certain technologies - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 69
language in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Player Menu Use the Player preference menu to select the language for the player's on-screen displays. 1 Press the DVD SETUP button. 2 The SETUP MENU is displayed. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 70
Using the Disc Menu Language Use the Menu preference menu to select the language you want a DVD's disc menu to be displayed in. 1 Press the DVD SETUP button. 2 The SETUP MENU is displayed. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select "Disc Menu". Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 71
OPERATION Setting up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. 1 Press the DVD SETUP button. 2 The SETUP MENU is - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 72
DVD OPERATION 5 About the Rating Level; The Rating Level will work only when use password is set to "Yes". To unlock the player, press LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons to select "No". ŒPress the UP/DOWN vw buttons to the new password again. 7 Press the RETURN button to exit. 4.21 CHAPTER FOUR: DVD OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 73
OPERATION Setting up the Audio Options 1 Press the DVD SETUP button. 2 The SETUP MENU is displayed. Press the UP/ Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc. All rights reserved. "DTS" and "DTS - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 74
the desired item, then press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ buttons. 4 Press the RETURN button to exit. • TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 75
best results. If the power is off when you insert a tape, the TV turns on automatically. If the safety tab of your video tape has been removed it from wear and tear. 2 Press the STOP/EJECT button on the front control to eject the tape. w After ejecting a tape, you should remove it completely from - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 76
play. The tape pauses temporarily. 2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button to resume playing the tape. 5.2 CHAPTER FIVE: VCR OPERATION w The VCR does not play sound while a video tape is paused. See "Using Automatic Tracking" on the next page. If the tape is still paused after five minutes, the - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 77
information on inserting and playing a tape, see pages 5.1 and 5.2. There's no sound while you search for a picture at high speeds. There may be some horizontal streaks be used to do vertical lock control. Vertical Lock Control To reduce vertical jitter of the image in STD.L mode. 5.3 - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 78
the DISPLAY button twice again to remove the time counter from the screen. w The VCR automatically resets the counter to "00:00:00" when you eject a tape. 5.4 CHAPTER FIVE: VCR OPERATION - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 79
VCR OPERATION Using Memory Stop Memory stop makes it easy for you to find a particular scene in a video tape. The VCR automatically stops rewinding or fast forwarding when the memory counter is at "00:00:00," so you simply need to mark the desired scene as "00:00:00." Then, you'll be able to - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 80
00M." 3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button. to view the scene again. w For this feature to work, the time counter and the letter "M" must still be on the screen. If this isn't the case, . 5.6 CHAPTER FIVE: VCR OPERATION w If the tape is ejected and reinserted, the Picture Plus feature will be Off. - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 81
, see page A.2. 3 Select the TV channel you want by pressing the CH v channel, press 0 before a single-digit channel number. For example, to select channel 5, press 0, 5. 4 Press the REC button. The record indicator on the control DVD playback, the DVD will be recorded on the VCR tape. If your DVD - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 82
want to record from the current television program. This is especially helpful if you want to record a program without the commercials. 1 Be minutes in the pause mode, the VCR automatically stops the tape and switches to TV mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear. If this happens, press - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 83
. 1 Insert a video cassette tape, set the tape speed, and select the channel you want to record. w For information, see "Recording Programs As You Watch" button on the front panel, then immediately press the STOP/EJECT button. Note: In DVD mode, the OTR function doesn't operate with the REC button - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 84
different TV programs. The timer can turn on the TV at the time you select, record for a selected length of time, and then turn off the TV - . 3 Press the RIGHT √ button. Press the UP/DOWNvw buttons to select the channel you want to record. 4 Press the UP/DOWNvw button to select "START". Press - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 85
automatically selects am or pm for the ending time. If you enter two program times that overlap, a program overlap warning appears on the TV screen, along with instructions for fixing the overlap. The REC indicator on the front panel of the VCR is lit when program times are stored. 5.11 CHAPTER FIVE - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 86
TV screen, along with instructions for fixing the overlap. The timer indicator on the front panel of the TV illuminates when program times have been stored. The TV off. If you want to watch the channel while it's being recorded, press POWER on the remote control only. • One-time timer programs clear - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 87
is only available if you have programmed your VCR to record at a later time. If you're recording through a cable box, the Program Review screen displays the output channel of the cable box as the channel number to be recorded. 4 If you want to remove a program from memory, press the CLEAR button - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 88
VCR OPERATION Using True Repeat You can set your VCR to automatically repeat a tape or a section of tape. When you use True Repeat, your VCR will play until it reaches the end of a tape. Then, it will rewind to the beginning of the tape and begin playing again. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 89
VCR OPERATION Using Block Repeat Block repeat allows you to repeat a section of tape that you select. You can repeat this section of tape (the "block") from one to ten times, or endlessly. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the UP/DOWNvw button to select "VCR Setup", then press the LEFT/RIGHT œ√ - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 90
the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button. w HiFi: High Fiedlity which produces better sound than standard stereo VCR. 2 Press the MTS button repeatedly to select "Mono," on Stereo/SAP Hi-Fi audio tack (2-channel) the TV screen Selection L-channel R-channel Regular None Invalid Mono Mono (Normal audio) - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 91
these at most electronics supply stores.) We recommend that you play the pre-recorded tape in the separate VCR (or camcorder) and record on your TV. Making the Connections Attach one end of the first cable to the VIDEO/AUDIO OUT connector of the playback VCR (or camcorder) and the other - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 92
/EJECT REW PLAY FF REC CHANNEL VOLUME w Important Warning: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs . 4 To begin recording, simultaneously press the REC button on the recording TV's remote control and the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button. on the playback VCR (or - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 93
with special features that are available when you are playing a tape is playing, press the SLOW + or SLOW - button on the remote. If the picture is jittery or shows noise, try using the TRK ( ) button to resume normal play. There is no sound during slow motion. w It is normal to occasionally see - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 94
troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Identifying TV 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. Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 95
TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying DVD Problems Problem Possible Solution Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. The icon appears on screen. Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up. Check the region number of the DVD. This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 96
TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying VCR Problems Problem Possible Solution Unit won't turn on. Make sure the unit is plugged into a working record a program. Make sure the antenna or cable is connected and that the TV/VCR is receiving the broadcast signal. Make sure the record safety tab is intact. - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 97
unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the can cause serious damage. Cabinet • Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside. • Wipe your 3way combination with a clean, dry cloth. work properly with another system due to differences in the 3way combination - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 98
tape, or put anything inside the video tape cartridge. • Read the instructions supplied with a video tape Choosing the Correct Recording Speed Your VCR is clearest record/playback picture, but special effects such as still picture work best in the SLP mode. Use this chart to determine which - Samsung CXM2785TP | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 99
cellophane tape. Sending Tapes to Another Country Because various TV standards are used throughout the world, we recommend units that use the NTSC television system. Specifications Model Voltage Frequency of Operation Power Consumption Dimension Weight CXM2785TP AC 120V 60Hz 150 watts 758 x 504 x
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