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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 COLOR TELEVISION Owner's Instructions - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
that exceed the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven CRT aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned- - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
with 75-ohm Round Leads 12 Separate VHF and UHF Antennas 12 Connecting Cable TV 12 Cable without a Cable Box 12 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Channels in Memory (Automatic Method 25 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method 26 Changing Channels 27 Using the Channel Buttons 27 - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
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 61 Identifying Problems 61 Appendix 62 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 62 Using Your TV in Another Country 62 Specifications 62 4 - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
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(AA59-00325B)/ AAA Batteries(4301-000121) Owner's Instructions/ Safety Guide Manual Warranty Card; 2EA/ Registration Card - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. TX-P3235 TX-P2734 TX-P2730 TX-P2728 Œ MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features. ´ VOL - and + Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also used to select items on the - 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 Œ AUDIO INPUT jacks Used to connect the audio - 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 connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. DVD player. Note: Only black and white signals are output from a monitor in DVD mode. Ø VHF/UHF Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system. 8 - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
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 box, or DVD). PRE-CH Tunes to the previous channel. Ò TV/VIDEO Press to display all of the available video sources (i.e., Antenna/Cable, VCR). Ú CH and - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
YOUR NEW TV Remote Control ¿ CH. SCAN Not available. ¸ VCR(DVD, DVR or STB) Controls REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape in your VCR(DVD, DVR or STB). - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
C h aI NpS TtA 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 have - 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 " is automatically displayed. Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. Press the ENTER button and then the "Channel" menu is automatically displayed - 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
has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel and Setup. Source List : TV Edit Name Move Enter Input √ √ Exit M The on-screen menus disappear 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-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play V-Chip Caption M More Move Enter Setup Return 2 Press the L or M button to select "Language", then press the ENTER button - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual). Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television can channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). 1 Press the MENU button to display - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
, the Channel menu reappears. Press the MENU button to skip and press the ENTER button to stop. Auto Program Air 3 Start Enter Return The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes. Auto Program Air 5 Stop Enter - 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
Clock 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", then press the ENTER button. Press the œ or √ button to select your local 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
OPERATION Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint and according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the "Automatic" settings. See next page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the - 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
OPERATION Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL + or - VOL - button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can 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 - 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 the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select the - 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 √ √ : Normal √ : Normal √ Move Enter - Samsung TX-P2434 | 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 L or M button to select the "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color Tone Size M More Picture : Custom √ √ : Normal √ : Normal √ Move Enter Return M Quick way to access the - 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 - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
SPECIAL FEATURES 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. Press the L or M button to select the "Picture", then - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
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 feature: 1 While you are watching the channel to which you want to return, press the - 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
, 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 , for example). Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 1 Press the SLEEP button - 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
Enter PIN : - - - - 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 button and select "Change PIN." V-Chip V-Chip Lock : No TV Parental Guidelines √ MPAA Rating √ Change PIN √ Move Enter Return - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) 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 menu. Press the L or M button to select the "Setup", then press the - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
of the six agebased categories: TV-Y Young children TV-Y7 Children 7 and over TV-G General audience TV-PG Parent Guidance TV-14 Viewers 14 and over TV-MA Mature audience TV Parental guidelines TV-Y TV-Y7 All FV V S L D √U √UU TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA √U √U √U √U U UU U U UU U U UU B: Blocked - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
SPECIAL FEATURES 6 How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings: First, select one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page). Next, while the TV-Rating is selected , repeatedly press the √ button. This will cycle through the available subratings (FV,L, S, D or - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
"MPAA Rating", then press the ENTER button. V-Chip V-Chip Lock : Yes TV Parental Guidelines √ 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 - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
SPECIAL FEATURES 3 Press the L or M button to 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 - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
"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 the MENU - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
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 the L or M button to select "Mode", then press the ENTER button. Press the - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen 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 - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
SPECIAL FEATURES Setting The On/Off Melody You can hear clear a melody sound when the TV is powered on or Off. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select the "Setup", then press the ENTER - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the in built demonstration. 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- - 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
for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies. Specifications Model TX-P3235 Voltage AC120 V Frequency of Operation 60 Hz Power Consumption 160 Watts Dimensions 910 X 585 X 690/ (mm/inches) 35.83 X 23.03 X 27.17 Weight - Samsung TX-P2434 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 64
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 AA68-03283A-00
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