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- Page 1 02890B(E)-FRONT COVER 9/30/03 7:10 PM Page 1 CT-21K2MJ CT-21K9MJ COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions AA68-02890B-01...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
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’... - Page 4 9/30/03 7:11 PM • 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
Turning the TV On and Off ....... . . 18... - Page 6 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV ........
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Page 7: List Of Features
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: Chapter 1 : Your New Tv
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. Œ MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's fea- tures. -
Page 9: Rear Panel Jacks
OUTPUTS These audio-video signals are identical to A/V signals being displayed on the big screen. (Typically used as the input signals for a record- ing VCR.) Page 9 ˇ VHF/UHF Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system. -
Page 10: Remote Control
7:12 PM 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. ΠPOWER Turns the TV on and off. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 : Installation
02890B(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/30/03 7:12 PM 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 12: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
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). -
Page 13: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels
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. -
Page 14: Connecting A Vcr
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.) - Page 15 VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV. Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack on the TV. Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR tape. Page 15...
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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:... -
Page 17: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
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.) ” and... -
Page 18: Chapter 3 : Operation
You can also use the MENU, CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. The on-screen displays disappear after about twelve seconds. When Closed Caption has been set, the icon( ing the Display button. -
Page 19: Selecting A Menu Language
02890B(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/30/03 7:13 PM Page 19 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 Portuguese. -
Page 20: Memorizing The Channels
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). Press MENU to display the menu. -
Page 21: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
“Channel,” then press the VOL + button. Press the CH M button to select “Auto program”. Press the VOL + button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reap- pears. -
Page 22: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
02890B(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/30/03 7:13 PM Page 22 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”. -
Page 23: Changing Channels
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. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized. -
Page 24: Setting The Clock
02890B(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/30/03 7:13 PM 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 “Time”... -
Page 25: Customizing The Picture
02890B(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/30/03 7:13 PM 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 26: 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 27: Using Automatic Volume Settings
02890B(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/30/03 7:13 PM Page 27 P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Volume Settings Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CHM button to select “Sound” menu. Press the VOL - or VOL + button to select On or Off. -
Page 28: 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 M button twice to select “Channel”, then press the... -
Page 29: Chapter 4 : Special Features
VOL+ button. Press the VOL+ and VOL- buttons to adjust the fine tuning. To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s memo- ry, press the CH M button to select “Select”. Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select “Added”. -
Page 30: Changing The Screen Size
“Normal” or “Zoom”. Press the MENU button twice to exit. • Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a standard TV screen size. • Zoom : Magnifies the size of the picture on screen. Page 30... -
Page 31: Using The Surf
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. You can set the Surf to “5 minutes”, then switch channels. After 5 minutes, the TV will return to the original channel. -
Page 32: Setting The On/Off Timer
Page 32 Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 24). When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (AM or PM) appears to the right of the hour. -
Page 33: Setting The Sleep Timer
This function is available in only the timer “On” mode and will prevent a leakage accident or overheating, caused by your TV left on for a long time due to the timer “On” (when you are away on holiday, for example). -
Page 34: Viewing Closed Captions
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. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-record- ed video tapes also provide closed captions. -
Page 35: Viewing The Demonstration
02890B(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/30/03 7:14 PM 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 36: Chapter 5 : Troubleshooting
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 37: Appendix
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. - Page 38 02890B(E)-APPENDIX 9/30/03 7:14 PM Page 38 E M O...
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