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- Page 1 AA68-03173A_00(E)-FRONT COVER 9/15/03 11:03 AM Page 1 CT21S8W/CT21M7W/ CT25M6W/CT25K10MQ/ CT29V10MQ/CT29K10MQ COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s ..... Instructions AA68-03173A-00...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
AA68-03173A_00(E)-Inside COVER 9/15/03 11:05 AM Page 2 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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Page 3 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. - Page 4 AA68-03173A_00(E)-PREFACE 9/15/03 11:27 AM Page 4 • 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CONTENTS 9/15/03 11:27 AM Page 5 O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV ....7 List of Features ......... . . 7 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV . - Page 6 AA68-03173A_00(E)-CONTENTS 9/15/03 11:27 AM Page 6 O N T E N T S Chapter 3: Operation (Cont...) ... 30 Adjusting the Volume ........30 Using Mute .
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Your New Tv
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 1 9/15/03 11:29 AM Page 7 C h a p t e r O n e O U R List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: •... -
Page 8: Familiarizing Yourself With The Tv
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 1 9/15/03 11:29 AM Page 8 O U R Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. CT29V10MQ CT21M7W/CT25M6W CT25K10MQ/CT29K10MQ... -
Page 9: Side Panel Jacks
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 1 9/15/03 11:29 AM Page 9 O U R Side Panel Jacks You can use the Side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occa- sionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see pages 14 - 21) CT21S8W CT21M7W/CT25M6W/... -
Page 10: Rear Panel Jacks
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 1 9/15/03 11:29 AM Page 10 O U R Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. Because there are two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a DVD, 2 VCRs, etc.) For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 14 - 21. -
Page 11: Remote Control
Œ POWER Ô MODE Turns the TV on and off. Selects a target device to be con- trolled by the Samsung remote ´ S.MODE control (i.e., TV, Set Top Box, VCR, Adjust the TV sound by selecting Cable box, or DVD). - Page 12 AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 1 9/15/03 11:29 AM Page 12 O U R Remote Control ¿ VCR Controls ˛ RESET If your remote control is not func- REW (Rewind) tioning properly, take out the bat- Press to rewind a tape in your teries and press the reset button VCR.
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Page 13: Number Buttons
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 1 9/15/03 11:29 AM Page 13 O U R Remote Control Œ POWER ” PRE-CH Turns the TV on and off. Tunes to the previous channel. ´ Number buttons ’ TV/VIDEO Press to select channels directly Press to display all of the on the TV. -
Page 14: Chapter 2: Installation
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/15/03 11:57 AM Page 14 C h a p t e r Tw o N S TA L L AT I O N 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”... -
Page 15: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/15/03 11:57 AM Page 15 N S TA L L AT I O N Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF 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. -
Page 16: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/15/03 11:57 AM Page 16 N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply, Find the cable that is con- “OUT”. -
Page 17: Connecting A Vcr
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/15/03 11:57 AM Page 17 N S TA L L AT I O N Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch. Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on... - Page 18 AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/15/03 11:57 AM Page 18 N S TA L L AT I O N Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV. A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store).
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Page 19: Connecting An S-Vhs Vcr
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting an S-VHS VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous... -
Page 20: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record From The Tv
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/15/03 11:57 AM Page 20 N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: Connect a set of audio cables between the... -
Page 21: Connecting A Camcorder
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/15/03 11:57 AM Page 21 N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make 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”... -
Page 22: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/15/03 11:57 AM Page 22 N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the cover out com- pletely. Make sure to match the “ ” and – “ ” ends of the batteries with the Install two AAA size diagram inside the compartment. -
Page 23: Chapter 3: Operation
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 23 C h a p t e r T h r e e P E R AT I O N P E R AT I O N 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. - Page 24 AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 24 P E R AT I O N Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. And then press the œ œ or √ √ button to activate "Auto Program" or press the MENU button to skip.
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Page 25: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 25 P E R AT I O N Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty With the power on, press seconds. the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. -
Page 26: Selecting A Menu Language
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 26 P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the M button three times to select “Function”, then press the √ √ button. Press the œ... -
Page 27: Memorizing The Channels
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 27 P E R AT I O N 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 buttons to scan through the channels. -
Page 28: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 28 P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~2 on previous page. Press the MENU button, then press the M button twice to select “Channel,”... -
Page 29: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 29 P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Press the MENU button. Press the M button twice to select “Channel”, then press the √ √ button. Press the L or M button to select “Add/Erase”. -
Page 30: Changing Channels
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 30 P E R AT I O N Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH or CH button to change channels. When you press CH or CH , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. -
Page 31: Labeling The Channels
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 31 P E R AT I O N 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 num- ber, “*”, or a blank. -
Page 32: Setting The Clock
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 32 P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the M button three times to select “Function”. Press the √ √ button. Press the M button to select “Time”... -
Page 33: Customizing The Picture
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 33 P E R AT I O N 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”... -
Page 34: Using Automatic Picture Settings
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 34 P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard or Movie by making a selection from the menu. -
Page 35: Customizing The Sound
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 35 P E R AT I O N 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.) Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 36: Using Automatic Sound Settings
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 36 P E R AT I O N 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. -
Page 37: Setting The On/Off Melody
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 37 P E R AT I O N Setting The On/Off Melody You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is powered On or Off. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the M button to select “Sound”... -
Page 38: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/15/03 11:56 AM Page 38 P E R AT I O N 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. -
Page 39: Chapter 4: Special Features
TV, the universal remote can also operate a VCR, DVD and a cable box (even if your VCR, DVD and cable box are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). Note: The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD players, VCRs, and Cable boxes. - Page 40 AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/15/03 11:58 AM Page 40 P E C I A L E AT U R E S VCR Codes (CT29K10MQ) DVD Codes (CT29K10MQ)
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Page 41: Setting Up Your Remote Control To Operate Your Cable Box
Press the “MODE” button to switch the remote control to the “Cable” mode. On your Samsung remote control, press the SET button. Make sure you enter 3 digits of the code, even if the first digit is a “0.” (If... -
Page 42: Fine Tuning Channels
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/15/03 11:58 AM Page 42 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. Select the appropriate channel. Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 43: Changing The Screen Size
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/15/03 11:58 AM Page 43 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the √ √ button to select the “Picture” menu. Press the M button to select "Size". -
Page 44: Digital Noise Reduction
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/15/03 11:58 AM Page 44 P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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. -
Page 45: Tilt
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/15/03 11:58 AM Page 45 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Tilt (CT29K10MQ) 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. Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 46: Using The Surf Feature
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/15/03 11:58 AM Page 46 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Using the Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certain amount of time. -
Page 47: Setting The On/Off Timer
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/15/03 11:58 AM Page 47 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 32.) Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 48: Setting The Sleep Timer
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/15/03 11:58 AM Page 48 P E C I A L E AT U R E S To deactivate the “On time,” select “Off” during this step. Press the √ √ button to select “On/Off.” Press the L or M button to turn the on-timer “On.”... -
Page 49: Sound Features
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/15/03 11:58 AM Page 49 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Sound 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. -
Page 50: Extra Sound Settings (Turbo Sound, Surround, Or Auto Volume)
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/15/03 11:58 AM Page 50 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Extra sound settings (Turbo Sound, Surround, or Auto Volume ) • Turbo Sound Turbo sound suitably emphasizes both higher and lower bands of sound (and includes other effects). -
Page 51: Viewing Closed Captions
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/15/03 11:58 AM Page 51 P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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. -
Page 52: Viewing The Demonstration
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/15/03 11:58 AM Page 52 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the in built demonstration. Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 53: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
AA68-03173A_00(E)-CHAPTER 5 9/15/03 11:59 AM Page 53 C h a p t e r F i v e R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 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. -
Page 54: Appendix
AA68-03173A_00(E)-APPENDIX 9/15/03 11:28 AM Page 54 P P E N D I X Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Placement •... - Page 55 AA68-03173A_00(E)-APPENDIX 9/15/03 11:28 AM Page 55 E M O...