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CT-21K2MJ
COLOR TELEVISION
Owner's
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Instructions
AA68-02890A-00

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  • Page 1 CT-21K2MJ COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s ..... Instructions AA68-02890A-00...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    02890A(E)-Inside Front Cover 4/16/03 9:21 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 02890A(E)-PREFACE 4/16/03 9:21 AM 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    02890A(E)-CONTENTS 4/16/03 9:24 AM Page 5 O N T E N T S Chapter 1 : Your New TV ....8 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV ......8 Front Panel Buttons .
  • Page 6 02890A(E)-CONTENTS 4/16/03 9:24 AM Page 6 O N T E N T S Chapter 4 : Special Features ....29 Fine Tuning Channels ........... 29 Changing the Screen Size .
  • Page 7 02890A(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/16/03 9:19 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: Chapter 1 : Your New Tv

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/16/03 9:19 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. Œ...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Jacks

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/16/03 9:19 AM Page 9 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

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/16/03 9:19 AM Page 10 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 Ø TV/VIDEO Turns the TV on and off.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 : Installation

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/16/03 9:19 AM Page 11 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

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/16/03 9:19 AM Page 12 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

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/16/03 9:19 AM Page 13 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 14: Connecting A Vcr

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/16/03 9:19 AM Page 14 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 15 02890A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/16/03 9:19 AM 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).

  • Page 16: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record From The Tv

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/16/03 9:19 AM Page 16 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 17: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/16/03 9:19 AM Page 17 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 AA size diagram inside the compartment.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 : Operation

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/16/03 9:18 AM Page 18 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 19: Selecting A Menu Language

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/16/03 9:18 AM Page 19 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 Portuguese.

  • Page 20: Memorizing The Channels

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/16/03 9:18 AM Page 20 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 ▼...

  • Page 21: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/16/03 9:18 AM Page 21 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 ▼...

  • Page 22: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/16/03 9:18 AM Page 22 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 ▲...

  • Page 23: Changing Channels

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/16/03 9:18 AM Page 23 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 24: Setting The Clock

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/16/03 9:18 AM Page 24 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 ▼...

  • Page 25: Customizing The Picture

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/16/03 9:18 AM Page 25 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

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/16/03 9:18 AM Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: Using Automatic Volume Settings

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/16/03 9:18 AM Page 27 P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Volume Settings Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH▼ button to select “Sound” menu. Press the VOL - or VOL + button to select On or Off.

  • Page 28: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/16/03 9:18 AM Page 28 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 29: Chapter 4 : Special Features

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/16/03 8:54 AM Page 29 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 optional reception. Select the appropriate channel.

  • Page 30: Changing The Screen Size

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/16/03 8:54 AM Page 30 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 ▼...

  • Page 31: Using The Surf

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/16/03 8:54 AM Page 31 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 32: Setting The On/Off Timer

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/16/03 8:54 AM Page 32 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 24). Press the MENU button to display the menu.

  • Page 33: Setting The Sleep Timer

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/16/03 8:54 AM Page 33 P E C I A L E AT U R E S To deactivate the “On time,” select “Off” during this step. Press the VOL + button to select “On/Off.” Press the CH ▲ (or CH ▼) button to turn the on- timer “On.”...

  • Page 34: Viewing Closed Captions

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/16/03 8:54 AM Page 34 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 35: Viewing The Demonstration

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/16/03 8:54 AM Page 35 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

    02890A(E)-CHAPTER 5 4/16/03 9:24 AM Page 36 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 37: Appendix

    02890A(E)-APPENDIX 4/16/03 8:53 AM Page 37 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 38 02890A(E)-APPENDIX 4/16/03 8:53 AM Page 38 E M O...
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