Samsung CT-21H4L User Manual
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1. D VIDEO MONO L AUDIO R A VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks Use these jacks to connect a cam corder or video game oO 27 1 2 CHAPTER ONE YOUR New TV 02343B E CHAPTER 1 3 26 03 9 53 AM Page 3 a 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 For more information on connecting equipment see pages 2 1 2 6 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THIS COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING To PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks VHF UHF Antenna terminal Use these jacks to connect a VCR or other Use this terminal to connect an outdoor video equipment antenna or cable system CHAPTER ONE YOUR NEw TV 1 3 02343B E CHAPTER 1 3 26 03 9 53 AM Page 4 5 Your New 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 TV VIDEO Press to turn the TV on and off Number buttons Press to directly select chan nels on the TV 100 Press to directly select chan nels over 100 For example to select channel 121 press 100 then press 2 and 1 MUTE Press to mute silence2. Auto Program TV AV 4 sv Fine Tune Add Erase Move Select ID Exit m Channel A ANT CATV lt 4 ANT Auto Program TV AV 4 TV Fine Tune Add Erase Move Select Channel Fine tune tS Select i Erased Move tAdjust Channel Fine tune tS Select Added Move Select Press the MENU button to resume normal viewing CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES 4 1 02343B E CHAPTER 4 3 26 03 9 56 AM Page 2 e SPECIAL FEATURES Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the MENU button to biie display the menu Mode 4 Custom p Adjust gt Normal Press the VOL button to select the Picture menu Move Select II Exit Press the CH W button Picture twice to select Size 4 Custom gt gt Move Select II Exit 3 Press the VOL or VOL Picture button repeatedly to Mode 4 Custom p select Normal or Adjust gt Zoom Size Zoom Press the MENU button twice to exit Move tSelect e Normal Sets the picture to 4 3 normal mode This is a standard TV screen size e Zoom Magnifies the size of the picture on screen 4 2 CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES 02343B E CHAPTER 4 3 26 03 9 56 AM Page 3 5 SPECIAL FEATURES Using the Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time For example you may be watching a channel when comme
3. Press the CH W button twice to select the Caption menu then m Function Language Time el Caption lt 4 English gt gt press the VOL button Move Select Press the VOL or VOL button to turn closed cap tioning on off Function Caption On Mode Caption Channels 1 Field s l Move Select I exit 4 Function Press the CH W button to 2 ae Caption On select Mode Mode Caption Channels 5 1 ield sF Press the VOL or VOL ae button to select Caption or Text Move Select 5 Depending on the particular broadcast it might be necessary to make changes to Channels and Field Use the CH A CH Y VOL and VOL buttons to make the changes Follow the same procedure as in steps 3 4 above Press the MENU button three times to exit 4 8 CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES e a Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur during closed caption transmissions especial ly those of live events There may be a small delay before captions appear when you change channels These are not malfunctions of the TV lt a In caption mode captions appear at the bottom of the screen and they usually cover only a small portion of the picture In text mode information unrelated to the program such as news or weather is displayed Text often covers a large portion of the screen lt a D
4. Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture 02343B E PREFACE 3 26 03 9 52 AM Page 1 5 Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung Your new Samsung TV receiver represents the latest in television technology It has easy to use on screen menus and closed captioning capabilities making this TV one of the best products in its class This product will provide convenient dependable service and enjoyment for years to come Important Safety Information we reduce the risk of fire electrical shock and other injuries keep these safety precautions in mind when installing using and maintaining your machine Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV receiver Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference e Heed all warnings on the TV receiver and in the operating instructions Follow all operating instructions e Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners e Never add any attachments and or equipment without approval of the manufacturer Such additions may cause risk of fire electric shock or other personal injury e Do not use the TV receiver where contact with or immersion in water
5. button to select Mono Mode 4 Standard u u Surround Off SAP or Stereo l Turbo Sound Off MTS lt Mono gt Press the MENU button twice to exit Move Select M Ezit e Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo e Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal e 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 When you change channels MTS is set to Stereo automatically To listen in SAP or Mono change the MTS setting 4 6 CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES e 02343B E CHAPTER 4 3 26 03 9 56 AM Page 7 e SPECIAL FEATURES Extra sound settings Turbo Sound or Surround e Turbo Sound Turbo sound emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound e Surround Your Samsung TV creates a Surround effect such that the sound seems to come from all directions Once the Surround is set to On or Off the setting applies to the sound effects such as Standard Music Movie and Speech Note To listen a Surround effects it is necessary that channels are broadcasting in stereo and setting the MTS to stereo mode 1 Press the MENU button to E Saund display the menu Mode lt Standard gt Surround 2
6. Off Turbo Sound s OEE Press the CHY button to MIS 4 Stereo select the Sound menu then press the VOL but ton Move Select 2 Press the CHW button three times to select Mode lt Standard gt Turbo sound Sur cound Off Turbo Sound Off MIS 4 Stereo gt Sound h Move Select 3 Press the VOL button to eama select On Mode 4 Standard gt Surround Off Turbo Sound On Press the MENU button MTS lt 4 Stereo twice to exit Move Select You can set Surround as the same way of setting Turbo sound CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES 4 7 02343B E CHAPTER 4 3 26 03 9 56 AM Page 8 a SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign language trans lations All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs so home record ed video tapes also provide closed captions Most pre recorded commercial video tapes pro vide closed captions as well Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape s packaging Press the MENU button to ut display the menu Function Language Time gt ea Caption gt 4 English gt Press the CH W button three times to select the Function menu a Press the VOL button Move select M Exit 2
7. TV AV 4 v h Fine Tune Press CH two times to Add Erase select Channel then press the VOL button Move Select 2 Repeatedly press VOL mj Channel to cycle through these dp ANT caTv 4 sm choices Auto Program TV AV 4 V ANT antenna STD HRC or IRC all cable TV Fine Tune Add Erase Move tSelect Note STD HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area At this point the signal source has been selected Proceed to Storing Channels in Memory next page 3 Press MENU twice to exit 3 3 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 02343B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 AM Page 4 5 OPERATION Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method 1 First select the correct signal source ANT STD HRC IRC See steps 1 3 on previous page Press the MENU button then press the CH W but ton twice to select Channel then press the VOL button 2 Press the CH W button to select Auto program 3 Press the VOL button The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels 4 After all the available channels are stored the Auto program menu reap pears Press the MENU button twice to exit m Channel fi ANT CATV 4 STD Auto Program TV AV 4 v Fine Tune Add Erase Move Select II Exit Channel ANT CATV 4
8. by the operat ing instructions Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require exten sive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV receiver to normal When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit e Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV receiver ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the TV receiver is in a safe operating condition 2 SAFETY 02343B E CONTENTS 3 26 03 9 53 AM Page 1 e CONTENTS Chapter 1 Your New TV 1 1 List of Features coseson annis eee 1 1 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV 00 000 000005 1 2 Front Panel Buttons 2 2 0 0 00 000 c eee eee 1 2 Front Side Panel Jacks OPTION 0 04 1 2 Rear Panel Jacks 2 0 0 eee 1 3 Remote Control go d 005 ari byes ach on oe Meee dee 14 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 0 00 4 2 1 Antennas with 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads Al Antennas with 75 ohm Round Leads 2 2 Separate VHF and UHF Antennas 2 2 Connecting Cable TV ea i520 yee sank son shitu po au ees 22 Cable without a Cable Box 2 20 00 ranti 2 2 Connecting to a Cable Box that D
9. on the TV receiver e Ground outdoor antennas If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV receiver be sure the EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Read information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding AE electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode EEOTOORE SETEM ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS GROUND CLAMPS Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the TV If the TV receiver has been exposed to rain or water If the TV receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions If the TV receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct degradation in performance e If you make adjustments yourself adjust only those controls that are covered
10. 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 the screen To turn mute off press the MUTE button again or simply press either the VOL or VOL button CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 3 6 o 02343B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 AM Page 7 e OPERATION Setting the Clock Press the MENU button to display the on screen menu Press the CH W button three times to select Function Press the VOL button Press the CH W button to select the Time menu Press the VOL button The Time menu will appear on the screen and Clock will be selected 3 Press the VOL button again the hours digits will be selected Press the CH A or CH F button repeat edly until the correct hour appears After the hour is entered press the VOL button at this point the minutes digits will be selected Press the CH A or CH Y button to select the correct minutes After selecting the correct minutes press the VOL button Press the MENU button three times to exit 3 TD CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION m Function 4 English gt Language Time gt el Caption gt Move Select m Function ii Language 4 English gt Time gt Caption gt Move Select Function Time On time am Off Off time am Off
11. 0 ohm Flat Twin Leads below If your antenna has one lead that looks like this see Antennas with 75 ohm a aE Round Leads on page 2 2 If you have two antennas see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas on page 2 2 Antennas with 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off air antenna such as a roof antenna or rabbit ears that has 300 ohm twin flat leads follow the directions below 1 Place the wires from the 4 twin leads under the D S screws on the 300 75 ohm FA adaptor not supplied 4 Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws Plug the adaptor into the VHF UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel CHAPTER Two INSTALLATION 2 1 02343B E CHAPTER 2 3 26 03 9 54 AM Page 2 5 INSTALLATION Antennas with 75 ohm Round Leads 1 om L Plug the antenna lead into F the VHF UHF K terminal on the bottom of the back panel Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV one VHF and one UHF you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV This procedure requires a an optional combiner adaptor available at most electronics shops 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner 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 a Because
12. 3 9 Using Automatic Sound Settings 0 0 0 0 00 0 2000005 3 10 Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape 00 00 0000 00005 3 11 Contents 1 02343B E CONTENTS 3 26 03 9 53 AM Page 2 CONTENTS 2 Contents Chapter 4 Special Features 4 1 Fine Tuning Channels 0 0 0 eee 4 1 Changing the Screen Sizes i see Mand pads deg esbes be eee ds 4 2 Using the Surf Feature 0 000 eee 4 3 Setting the OWON Timer x4 o4 op4o4ad beady tacked Oks Soh oh 4 4 Setting the Sleep Timer 2 2 0 0 00 00 0000 0 2c c eee eee 4 5 Sound Features csv p24 ciated teats bodes ER E 4 6 Choosing a Multi Channel Soundtrack MTS OPTION 4 Extra sound settings Turbo Sound or Surround 4 7 Viewing Closed Captions 0 00 000 4 8 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Identifying Problems 0 00 00 cece eee 5 1 Appendix 0000 cee eee es A 1 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV usao uaaa rear rruna A l Using Your TV in Another Country css crirsericrecery didro A l Specifications 2 eee A l 02343B E CHAPTER 1 3 26 03 9 53 AM Page 1 Chapter One Your NEw TV List of Features Your Samsung TV was designed with the latest technology This TV is a high performance unit that includes the following special features e Easy to use remote control e Easy to use on screen menu system e Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off e Adjustable picture settings tha
13. 43B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 AM Page 10 e 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 any of them by making a selection from the on screen menu Press the MENU button to display the menu Sound Mode 4 Standard gt Surround sofi Turbo Sound Off Press the CHW button to h HERS S BA select the Sound menu Move Select 2 Press the VOL or VOL E Sound button repeatedly to Mode 4 Standard gt n Surround s Off select thej Standard Turbo Sound Off Music Movie or MIS lt 4 Stereo Speech sound settings Move Select e Choose Standard for the standard factory settings e Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts e Choose Movies when watching movies e Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue i e news CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 3 sl O 02343B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 AM Page 11 e OPERATION Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH W button twice to select Channel then press the VOL button 2 Press the CH W button twice to select TV AV 3 Press the VOL or VOL button You will s
14. CT 1488BL CT 1488L CT 14S7BL CT 14S7L CT 2088BL CT 2088BW CT 2088W CT 2088L CT 20D8BL CT 20D8BW CT 20D8W CT 20D8L CT 20D9BL CT 20D9B W CT 20D9W CT 20D9L CT 2188BL CT 2188BW CT 2188W CT 2188L CT 21D8BL CT 21D8BW CT 21D8W CT 21D8L CT 21D9W CT 21S7W CT 21S4W CT 20S4BL CT 21H4L COLOR TELEVISION ELECTRONICS Instructions AA68 02343B 01 ENG 02343B E Inside Front Cover 3 26 03 9 51 AM Pa 1 warning Important Safety 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 PERSONNEL This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code Part I that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Important One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U S copyright laws
15. M Page 6 5 OPERATION Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH A or CH button to change channels When you press CH A or CH Y the TV changes channels in sequence You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized The TV must have memorized at least three channels You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized Directly Accessing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel 1 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 you use the number buttons you can directly select channels that were either erased or not memorized To select a channel over 100 press the 100 button For channel 122 press 100 then 2 then 2 To change to single digit 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 a To quickly switch between two 1 channels that are far apart tune to Press the PRE CH button one channel then use the number The TV will switch to the last channel viewed button to select the second channel Then use the PRE CH button to quickly alternate between them Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the volume Using Mute At any
16. STD Auto Program TV AV 4 v Fine Tune Add Erase Move Select Auto Program STD 11 lt a The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory This takes about one to two minutes Press the MENU button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the Channel menu CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 3 4 02343B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 AM Page 5 a OPERATION Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method 1 Press the MENU button Press the CH W button twice to select Channel then press the VOL but ton 2 Press the CH A or CH Y button to select Add Erase Press the VOL button 3 Press the VOL or num ber buttons to select the channel you want to add or erase Press the CH A or CH Y button to select Select Press the VOL or VOL button to select Added or Erased Press the MENU button three times to exit 3 5 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION m Channel fi ANT CATV 4 STD Auto Program TV AV 4 TV Fine Tune Add Erase tSelect Move m Channel fi ANT CATV 4 ANT Auto program TV AV 4 v Fine tune Add Erase Select Move Channel ANT 11 Erased Channel Select Select Move Channel ANT 11 Erased Channel Select Select Move 02343B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 A
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18. Two INSTALLATION 2 3 02343B E CHAPTER 2 3 26 03 9 54 AM Page 4 5 INSTALLATION 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable Incoming CH E o box and the B IN terminal Sabie Splitter RF A B on the A B switch Cable Box Switch 5 Connect another cable S between the other OUT terminal on the splitter ingomi g OoOo Coo i Tm and the A IN terminal on Cable i f plitter RF A B the RF A B switch Gable Box Switch 6 Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF A B a Incomii switch andthe VHF UHF Cabe Splitter RF A B TV Rear terminal on the rear of the Cable Bos Switch TV After you ve made this connection set the A B switch to the A position for normal view ing Set the A B switch to the B position to view scrambled channels When you set the A B switch to B you will need to tune your TV to the cable box s output channel which is usually channel 3 or 4 2 4 CHAPTER Two INSTALLATION 02343B E CHAPTER 2 3 26 03 9 54 AM Page 5 ae INSTALLATION 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 4 Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system 1 Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV 2 Connect the cable or antenna t
19. e Time E Caption Move Select Time Clock On time Off time Function 4 English gt gt gt Function lt 4 English gt gt Function 09 30am 06 00am Off am Off Adjust Move Exit Time Clock On time a Off time Adjust Move Function 09 30am 06 30am Off am Off OM Exit Before using the timer you must set the TV s clock See Setting the Clock on page 3 7 a When you set the hours make sure the correct time of day AM or PM appears to the right of the hour 02343B E CHAPTER 4 3 26 03 9 56 AM Page 5 a SPECIAL FEATURES 5 Press the VOL button to select On Off Function m fi Time E Press the CH A or CH Y clock 09 30am button to turn the on timer On Repeatedly pressing the CH A or CH Y button will alter nate between on and off 6 When finished press the VOL button On time m Off time Adjust Move Exit 06 30am On am Off 7 To set the Off time press the CH W button to select Off time Function Clock 09 00am Press the VOL button and set the hours and minutes Follow the same procedure as in steps 1 6 above On Time 06 30am On Bi Off Time 12 00am Off vAdjust Move Exit 8 When finished setting the timer press the MENU button three times to exit Setting the Sleep T
20. e it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR Also see Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape on page 3 11 1 Locate the A V output jacks on the camcorder Camcorder They are usually found on Output Jacks the side or back of the PC voro CO camcorder 2 Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT PUT jack on the cam corder and the AUDIO terminals on the front side of the TV 3 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT TV Front Panel Input jacks OROROORO 2 voo huod Camcorder Output Jacks AUDIO L R VIDEO YY Audio Cable TV Front Panel Input jacks Camcorder Output Jacks PUT jack on the cam corder and the VIDEO ter minal on the front side of the TV The audio video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder If not check your local electronics store Note This figure shows the Standard connector jack panel The actual configuration for your TV may be different 2 6 CHAPTER Two INSTALLATION 02343B E CHAPTER 2 3 26 03 9 54 AM Page 7 5 INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out com pletely A Make sure to match the and ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment 2 Install two AA size batteries Remove the batteries and store them in a cool dry place if you won t b
21. e using the remote control for a long time 3 Replace the cover 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 CHAPTER Two INSTALLATION 2 7 02343B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 AM Page 1 5 Chapter Three 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 Viewing the Menus and On Screen Displays Viewing the Menus 1 a The on screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty With the power on press seconds the MENU button aii ee i Normal The main menu appears on the screen Its left side has four icons Picture Sound Channel and Move Select Function lt a You can also use the MENU 2 CHANNEL and VOLUME buttons Use the CHA and CHY buttons to highlight one of the 4 icons on the control panel of the TV to Then press the VOL button to access the icon s sub menu make selections Press the MENU button to exit Viewing the Display a The on screen displays disappear after about twelve seconds Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control When Closed Caption has been set the icon L will appear by press ing the Display button The on screen display shows any or all of the following Active channel s MTS Stereo Audio source and the Signa
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23. having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still does not fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet SAFETY 1 e 02343B E PREFACE 3 26 03 9 52 AM Page 2 e Protect the power cord Power supply cords should be routed so that they will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them Pay particular attention to cord placement at plugs convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the unit Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system dur ing a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges e An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits Avoid overhead power lines When installing an outside antenna system be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits Contact with such lines might be fatal e Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords Overloading can result in fire or electric shock Do not insert foreign objects through openings in the unit as they may touch dangerous voltages or cause damage Never spill liquid of any kind
24. ifferent channels and fields display different information Field 2 carries additional information that supplements the information in Field 1 For example Channel 1 may have subtitles in English while Channel 2 has subtitles in Spanish 02343B E CHAPTER 5 3 26 03 9 57 AM Page 1 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 Samsung authorized service center Identifying Problems Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel Adjust the antenna Check all wire connections Poor sound quality Try another channel Adjust the antenna No picture or sound Try another channel Press the TV VIDEO button Make sure the TV is plugged in Check the antenna connections No color wrong colors or tints Make sure the program is broadcast in color Adjust the picture settings If the set is moved or turned in a different direction the power should be OFF for at least 30 minutes Picture rolls vertically Adjust the antenna Check all wire connections The TV operates erratically Unplug the TV for 30 seconds then try operating it again The TV won turn on Make sure the wall outlet is working CHAPTER FIVE TROUBLESHOOTING 5 1 02343B E APPENDIX 3 26 03 9 57 AM Page 1 APPENDIX Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With prope
25. imer lt a To deactivate the On time select Off during this step 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 the SLEEP button repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears any of the preset values from Off to 180 lt a After about 5 seconds the sleep display will disappear from the screen and the time interval will be set CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES 4 5 02343B E CHAPTER 4 3 26 03 9 56 AM Page 6 a SPECIAL FEATURES Sound Features Choosing a Multi Channel Sound MTS Soundtrack OPTION 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 Press the MENU button E Souza to display the menu Mode 4 Standard Surround s Off Turbo Sound Off Press the CHY button to MIS 4 Stereo gt select the Sound menu then press the VOL but ton Move Select 2 Press the CHW button E Sound four times to select Mode 4 Standard gt u Surround Off MTS Turbo Sound Off MTS 4 Stereo gt Move Select Il Exit lt a The text at the bottom of the menu tells you if the incoming 3 Press the VOL or VOL E Ee audio is stereo SAP or mono
26. is a possibility such as near bath tubs sinks washing machines swimming pools etc e Do not place the TV receiver on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The TV receiver may fall causing injury to people and or damage to the TV Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table not recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV receiver e Follow the manufacturers instructions when mounting the unit and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer Move the TV receiver and its cart with care Quick stops excessive YA gt force and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart to over turn e Provide ventilation for the TV receiver The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating Do not block these openings with any object and do not place the TV receiver on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place it near a radiator or heat register If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you ve followed the manufacturer s instructions for mounting e Operate your TV receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company e Use only a grounded or polarized outlet For your safety this TV is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug
27. l Mono time 3 1 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 02343B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 AM Page 2 5 OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press MENU to display u Function the menu dp Language 4 English gt Time gt ea Caption gt Press CH three times to select Function then press the VOL but E ton Move Select Press VOL to select the Function appropriate language jp Language 4 English gt z Time gt English Spanish or Canes French Move Select 3 Press MENU twice to exit CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 3 2 02343B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 AM Page 3 a OPERATION Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both off air antenna and cable channels After the available channels are memorized use the CH A and CH YW buttons to scan through the channels This eliminates the need to change chan nels by entering the channel 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 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 system 1 Press MENU to m Channel display the menu ANT CATV lt lt ANT pay J Auto Program
28. m fi Clock 09 00am Adjust Move ID Exit Function Clock 09 30am On time am Off F Off time am Off Adjust Move J Exit a When selecting the hours be sure to select the proper time of day AM or PM You can change the hours by pressing CH A or CH Y repeatedly or by holding down either of these buttons lt a The time will appear every time you press DISPLAY 02343B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 AM Page 8 a OPERATION Customizing the Picture You can use the on screen menus to change the contrast brightness tint color and sharpness according to personal preference Alternatively you can use one of the automatic settings See next page Press the MENU button to display the menu 2 Press the VOL or VOL button repeatedly until the word Custom is selected When Custom is highlight ed the word Adjust will appear on the screen 3 Press the CH W button to select Adjust then press the VOL button The words Color Tone Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color and Tint will appear on the screen Press the CH A or CH Y button to select a particu lar item 4 Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item Press the MENU button four times to exit Picture Mode 4 Custom gt Adjust gt Size Normal ty Move Select Picture A Mode 4 Custom gt Adju
29. o the Fe ANTENNA IN terminal on Incoming the back of the VCR Cable AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT 3 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel n AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT L Coaxial Cable A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR If not check your local electronics store 4 VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV D w AUDIO VIDEO ANTENNA CUT OUT Audio Cable 5 VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack on the TV D iw AUDIO VIDEO S our OUT LR Video Cable Follow the instructions in Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape to view your VCR tape Note e If only one jack Audio L or R jack is connected sound is output from only one speaker e If the Audio L R jacks are connected but the Video jack is not connected no sound is out put e When connecting a mono equipment if the front is connected to Audio L the back must be also connected to Audio L If differently connected malfunction may happen CHAPTER Two INSTALLATION 2 5 e 02343B E CHAPTER 2 3 26 03 9 54 AM Page 6 5 INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The front side panel jacks on your TV mak
30. r care your TV unit will give you many years of service Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV Placement e Do not place the TV near extremely hot cold humid or dusty places Do not place the TV near appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fields such as vacuum cleaners e Keep the ventilation openings clear do not place the TV on a soft surface such as cloth or paper e Place the TV in a vertical position only Liquids e Do not handle liquids near or on the TV Liquids that spill into it can cause serious damage Cabinet e Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside e Wipe your TV with a clean dry cloth Never use water cleaning fluids wax or chemicals Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet Temperature If your TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place unplug the power cord and allow at least two hours for moisture that may have formed inside the unit to dry completely Using Your TV in Another Country If you plan to take your TV with you to a foreign country please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies Specifications CT 1488BL CT 1488L CT 14S7BL CT 14S7L CT 2088BL CT 2088BW CT 2088W CT 2088L CT 20D8BL CT 20D8BW CT 20D8W CT 20D8L Model CT 20D9BL CT 20D9BW CT 20D9W C
31. rcials start You can set the Surf to 5 minutes then switch channels After 5 minutes the TV will return to the original channel To use the Surf feature 1 While you are watching the channel to which you want to return press the SURF button The on screen display will read Surf off 2 Press the SURF button again to set the timer in thirty second intervals up to five minutes 3 The time you set will begin counting down on the screen When the time runs out the TV will return to the channel you were watching when you set the timer CHAPTER Four SPECIAL FEATURES amp 3 02343B E CHAPTER 4 3 26 03 9 56 AM Page 4 e SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the On Off Timer Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH W button three times to select Function menu then press the VOL button 2 Press the CH W button to select Time then press the VOL button 3 Press the CH W button to select On time Press the VOL button to select the On time hours The hours digits will be highlighted Press the CH A or CH Y button 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 A or CH W to select the appropriate minutes 4 4 CHAPTER Four SPECIAL FEATURES m Language Time al Caption Move Select m Languag
32. st gt Size Normal h Move Select Picture Adjust Color Tone Normal Contrast 90 Brightness Sharpness Color Tint G 50 R 50 Move Select l Ezit Brightness 50 a After adjusting an item the gauge will automatically disappear after about 5 seconds CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 3 8 02343B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 AM Page 9 e OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings Standard Natural and Mild that are preset at the factory You can activate either Standard Natural or Mild by making a selection from the menu Or you can select Custom which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings Press the MENU button to display the menu Picture A Mode 4 Custom gt Adjust gt Normal Move Select l Exit 2 Press the VOL or VOL Picture button to select the Mode 4 Standard p Standard Natural Size Normal Mild or Custom picture setting hy Move Select e Choose Standard for the standard factory settings e Natural Optimal indoor screen condition e Choose Mild Mild Contrast when viewing the TV in low light or when playing video games e Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal pref erence see Customizing the Picture page 3 8 3 9 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION 023
33. t can be stored in the TV s memory e Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible e Built in dual channel speakers A special sleep timer CHAPTER ONE Your New TV 1 1 02343B E CHAPTER 1 3 26 03 9 53 AM Page 2 e Your New TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV basic features including the on screen menu To use the more advanced features you must use the remote control VOL VWCHA STAND BY POWER il il 0 0 0860 TURBO CHW and CH A Press to feel the middle and low sound Press to change channels or to select fea effects when watching a music program tures on the menu VOL and VOL Remote Control Sensor Press to change the volume or to change Aim the remote control towards this spot on features on the menu the TV MENU STAND BY Press the VOL buttons simultaneously to Lights up when you turn the power off see the menu of TV function Same function as the MENU button on the remote control POWER Press to turn the TV on or off Front Side Panel Jacks OPTION You can use the front 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 equip ment see pages 2 1 2 6 EARPHONE jack Connect a set of external earphones to this jack for private listening
34. the volume MTS OPTION Press to select stereo mono or secondary audio program SAP CH A and CH Y Channel Press CH A or CH to change channels Also use with the on screen menu sys tem 1 4 Carrer ONE Your New TV O00000 ooo Press to watch TV picture and a picture from a connected component VCR camcorder etc CH SCAN Channel Scan Press to have the TV automati cally scan all of the channels it has memorized SLEEP Press for the TV to automati cally turn off after an amount of time that you set P STD Press to adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the special factory settings or your own custom setting SURF Press when viewing a channel to automatically return to that channel after an amount of time that you set PRE CH Previous Channel Press to see the last channel you were watching DISPLAY Press to see the time channel etc on screen Also press to exit quit the menu system TURBO Press to feel the middle and low sound effects when watching a music program VOL and VOL Volume Press VOL to lower the vol ume press VOL to raise the volume Also use with the menu system MENU Press this button to see the easy to use menu system 02343B E CHAPTER 2 3 26 03 9 54 AM Page 1 Chapter Two INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this see Antennas with 30
35. this TV is cable ready 1 you do not need a cable box to view o o LI Plug the incoming cable XN unscrambled cable channels into the VHF UHF antenna V AS terminal on back of the TV 1 2 2 CHAPTER Two INSTALLATION 02343B E CHAPTER 2 3 26 03 9 54 AM Page 3 5 INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels a This terminal might be labeled 1 ANT OUT VHF OUT or simply Find the cable that is con OUT nected to the ANTENNA 5 ANTENNA ANTENNA OUT terminal on your IN OUT E cable box KA 2 Connect the other end 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 lengths of coaxial cable These items are available at most electronics stores lt q This terminal might be labeled 1 ANT IN VHF IN or simply Find and disconnect the IN cable that is connected to ANTENNA Al the ANTENNA IN D eel ON terminal on your cable box 2 Connect this cable to a vonway spl 1 Incoming Cable Splitter 3 Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT ter a CABLE OUT minal on the splitter and al J the IN terminal on the Splitter gt cable box Cable Box CHAPTER
36. witch between viewing the signals com ing from equipment con nected to the TV s A V jacks and the TV signal Press the MENU button twice to exit 3 11 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION ut Channel fi ANT CATV 4 STD Auto Program TV AV lt 4 V Fine Tune Add Erase Move Select m Channel ANT CATV 4 ANT i Auto Program TV AV lt TV Fine Tune Add Erase Move Select m Channel fi ANT CATV 4 ANT Auto Program TV AV 4 AV Fine Tune Add Erase Move Select a Quick way to view the external signal Simply press the TV VIDEO button on the remote control 02343B E CHAPTER 4 3 26 03 9 56 AM Page 1 Chapter Four SPECIAL FEATURES 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 CH W button twice to select the Channel menu then press the VOL button 2 Press the CH W button three times to select Fine tune then press the VOL button Press the VOL and VOL buttons to adjust the fine tuning 4 To store the fine tuning setting in the TV s memo ry press the CH W button to select Select Press the VOL or VOL button to select Added To reset the fine tuning to 00 press the VOL or VOL button to select Erased m Channel A ANT CATV 4 ST
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