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- Page 1 CT-21K3W CT-21K5W COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions AA68-02478A-01...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Warning! Important Safety Instructions 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. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’... - Page 3 Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV receiver represents the latest in tele- vision technology. It has easy-to-use, on-screen menus and closed-captioning capabilities, mak- ing this TV one of the best products in its class. This product will provide convenient, depend- able service and enjoyment for years to come.
- Page 4 • Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this TV is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV ....7 List of Features......... . . 7 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV . - Page 6 O N T E N T S Chapter 4: Special Features ... . . 32 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ... . . 45 Appendix .
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Your New Tv
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: • Easy-to-use remote control •... -
Page 8: 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. CT-21K3W CT-21K5W Œ MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's fea- tures. -
Page 9: Rear Panel Jacks
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 11 –... -
Page 10: Remote Control
O U R 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. Œ POWER Turns the TV on and off. ´ Number buttons Press to select channels directly on the TV. -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation
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,” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,”... -
Page 12: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
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 13: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Find the cable that is con- nected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV. -
Page 14: Connecting A Vcr
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 the RF (A/B) switch. - Page 15 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 16: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record From The Tv
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 AUDIO OUT jacks on the... -
Page 17: Connecting A Camcorder
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder The rear 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 18: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slide the cover out com- pletely. Install two AA size batteries. Replace the cover. Make sure to match the “ ” and – “ ” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. -
Page 19: Chapter 3: Operation
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 20: Selecting A Menu Language
P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH ▼ three times to select “Function”, then press the VOL + but- ton. Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French. -
Page 21: Memorizing The Channels
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 ▲ and CH ▼ buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change chan- nels by entering the channel digits. -
Page 22: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, AFN). See steps 1~3 on previous page. Press the MENU button, then press the CH ▼ but- ton twice to select “Channel,”... -
Page 23: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Press the MENU button. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “Channel, ” then press the VOL+ but- ton. Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to select “Add/Erase”. -
Page 24: Changing Channels
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 25: Setting The Clock
P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select “Function.” Press the VOL + button. Press the CH ▼ button to select “Time”... -
Page 26: Customizing The Picture
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” settings. See next page.) Press MENU to display menu. -
Page 27: Using Automatic Picture Settings
P E R AT I O N 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. -
Page 28: Customizing The Sound
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 29: Using Automatic Sound Settings
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 30: Setting The On/Off Melody
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 CH ▼ button to select “Sound” menu , then press the VOL+ but- ton. -
Page 31: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape
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. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “Channel”, then press the VOL+ button. -
Page 32: Chapter 4: Special Features
C h a p t e r F o u r 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. -
Page 33: Changing The Screen Size
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 VOL + button to select the “Picture” menu. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select "Size." Press the VOL + or VOL - button repeatedly to select “Normal”... -
Page 34: Using The Surf
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Using the Surf 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 commercials start. -
Page 35: Setting The On/Off Timer
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select "Function" menu, then press the VOL+ button. Press the CH ▼... -
Page 36: Setting The Sleep Timer
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Press the VOL + button to select “On/Off.” Press the CH ▲ (or CH ▼) button to turn the on- timer “On.” (Repeatedly pressing the CH ▲ or CH ▼... -
Page 37: Sound Features
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. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) Press the MENU button to display the menu. -
Page 38: Extra Sound Settings (Turbo Sound, Surround, Or Auto Volume)
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 39: Viewing Closed Captions
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 40: Using The V-Chip
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. -
Page 41: How To Enable/Disable The V-Chip
P E C I A L E AT U R E S How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “Function” menu. Press the VOL+ button. Press the CH ▼... - Page 42 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “V-chip” menu. Press the VOL+ button. The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4- digit PIN number. The “V-chip”...
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Page 43: How To Set Up Restrictions Using The Mpaa Ratings: G, Pg, Pg-13, R, Nc-17, X
P E C I A L E AT U R E S How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings: First, highlight 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 highlighted (BLUE), repeatedly press the VOL + button. -
Page 44: How To Reset The Tv After The V-Chip Blocks A Channel ("Emergency Escape")
P E C I A L E AT U R E S The “V-chip” screen will appear. Press the CH ▼ button twice, and select “MPAA rating.” While “MPAA rating” is selected, press the VOL + button. The “MPAA rat- ing”... -
Page 45: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
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 46: Appendix
A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies. Specifications Model Voltage Frequency of Operation Power Consumption CT-21K3W / CT-21K5W AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 90 W...