Samsung CT-17M16MQ Owner's Instructions Manual

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AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG_COVER
4/19/04
6:22 PM
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AA68-03381A-00
CT-21M20MQ
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  • Page 1 AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG_COVER 4/19/04 6:22 PM Page 2 CT-21M20MQ CT-21V10MQ CT-17M16MQ COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions AA68-03381A-00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 2 O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV....4 List of Features ......... . . 4 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV .
  • Page 3 AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 3 O N T E N T S Chapter 4: Special Features ... . . 32 Fine Tuning Channels ........32 Selecting the Color Tone .
  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Your New Tv

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 4 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 5: Familiarizing Yourself With The Tv

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 5 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. CT-17M16MQ CT-21M20MQ CT-21V10MQ...
  • Page 6: Side Panel Jacks

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 6 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 page 15.) Œ...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel Jacks

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 9:27 PM Page 7 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. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 9-16. Œ...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 8 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 ˝ PRE-CH Turns the TV on and off.
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Installation

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 9 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 10: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 10 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 11: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 11 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 12 AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 12 N S TA L L AT I O N Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable Incoming Cable box and the B–IN terminal Splitter RF (A/B) on the RF(A/B) switch. Switch Cable Box Connect another cable...
  • Page 13: Connecting A Vcr

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 13 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 9-12). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
  • Page 14: Connecting A Dvd Player

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 9:28 PM Page 14 N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD Player (480i) The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. DVD Player Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO...
  • Page 15: Connecting A Camcorder

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 15 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 16: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 16 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 17: Chapter 3: Operation

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 17 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 18 AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 18 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. (refer to “Storing Channels in Memory”...
  • Page 19: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 19 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. œ œ √...
  • Page 20: Selecting A Menu Language

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 20 P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to œ œ √ √ √ √ display the menu. √ √ √ √ Press the L or M button √...
  • Page 21: Memorizing The Channels

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 21 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 22: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 22 P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct œ œ √ √ √ √ signal source (ANT, STD, œ œ √ √ HRC, IRC). See steps 1~2 on √...
  • Page 23: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 23 P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Press the MENU button to œ œ √ √ √ √ display the menu. œ œ √ √ √ √ Press the L or M button √...
  • Page 24: Changing Channels

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 24 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: Labeling The Channels

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 25 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 26: Customizing The Picture

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 26 P E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, and tint according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic”...
  • Page 27: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 27 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 28: Adjusting The Volume

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 28 P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL + or VOL– button to increase or decrease the volume. Using Mute At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the Mute button. Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off.
  • Page 29: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 29 P E R AT I O N After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after Press the L or M button about 5 seconds). to select a particular item to be changed. Press the œ...
  • Page 30: Setting The Clock

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 30 P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Press the MENU button to œ œ √ √ display the on-screen √ √ √ √ menu. √ √ √ √ Press the L or M button to select “Function”...
  • Page 31: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 31 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 œ...
  • Page 32: Chapter 4: Special Features

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 32 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. Press the MENU button to œ...
  • Page 33: Selecting The Color Tone

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 33 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Selecting the Color Tone Press the MENU button to œ œ √ √ √ √ display menu. Press the œ œ or √ √ button to Digital NR : Off select “Picture”...
  • Page 34: Changing The Screen Size

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 34 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size Press the MENU button to œ œ √ √ √ √ display menu. Press the œ œ or √ √ button to Digital NR : Off select “Picture”...
  • Page 35: Digital Noise Reduction

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 35 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 36: Using The Surf Feature

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 36 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.
  • Page 37: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Soundtrack

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 37 P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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 œ...
  • Page 38: Extra Sound Settings

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 38 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Extra Sound Settings • Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed.
  • Page 39: Setting The On/Off Timer

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 39 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 Press the MENU button to Clock”...
  • Page 40: Setting The Sleep Timer

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 40 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 41: Viewing Closed Captions

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 41 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 translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions.
  • Page 42: Viewing The Demonstration

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 42 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 œ...
  • Page 43: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 43 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 44: Appendix

    AA68-03381A-00_XTC_ENG 4/19/04 6:08 PM Page 44 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 •...
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