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’...
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.
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• 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. •...
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 •...
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 11 – 17.) CT-15K10MJ/CT-17N11MJ CT-20H4/CT-20V10MJ and CH CT-14H4/CT-14V10MJ ¨...
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. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 11 – 17. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
O U R Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. Œ POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. ´...
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,”...
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.
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. VIDEO Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV.
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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.
N S TA L L AT I O N 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 11-14). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
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N S TA L L AT I O N Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AUDIO IN terminal. Connect a video cable to the VCR’s VIDEO OUT terminal. Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s VIDEO IN terminal.
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder You can connect a camcorder to your TV, which enables you to view camcorder tapes with- out a VCR. The audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually included with a cam- corder.
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.
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.
P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH M three times to select “Function”, then press the VOL + but- ton. Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French.
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 L and CH M buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change chan- nels by entering the channel digits.
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 1~3 on previous page. Press the MENU button, then press the CH M but- ton twice to select “Channel,”...
P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Press the MENU button. Press the CH M button twice to select "Channel", then press the VOL+ but- ton. Press the CH L or CH M button to select “Add/Erase”.
P E R AT I O N Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH L or CH M button to change channels. When you press CH L or CH M, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized.
P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the CH M button three times to select "Function". Press the VOL + button. Press the CH M button to select the “Time”...
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 the MENU button to display the menu.
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.
P E R AT I O N Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto volume” lets you automati- cally adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.
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 M button twice to select “Channel”, then press the VOL+ button.
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.
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 M button twice to select "Size." Press the VOL + or VOL - button repeatedly to select “Normal”...
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. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercials start.
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 M button three times to select "Function" menu, then press the VOL+ button. Press the CH M button to select "Time", then press the VOL+ button.
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Press the VOL + button to select “On/Off.” Press the CH L (or CH M) button to turn the on- timer “On.” (Repeatedly pressing the CH L or CH M button will alter- nate between on and off.) When finished, press the...
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.
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 Samsung authorized service center.
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 • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. •...