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02343B(E)-FRONT COVER
3/26/03
9:51 AM
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CT-1488BL/CT-1488L/CT-14S7BL
CT-14S7L/CT-2088BL/CT-2088BW
CT-2088W/CT-2088L/CT-20D8BL
CT-20D8BW/CT-20D8W/CT-20D8L
CT-20D9BL/CT-20D9BW/CT-20D9W
CT-20D9L/CT-2188BL/CT-2188BW
CT-2188W/CT-2188L/CT-21D8BL
CT-21D8BW/CT-21D8W/CT-21D8L
CT-21D9W/CT-21S7W/CT-21S4W
CT-20S4BL/CT-21H4L
AA68-02343B-01 (ENG)
COLOR TELEVISION
Owner's
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Instructions

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  • Page 1 02343B(E)-FRONT COVER 3/26/03 9:51 AM Page 1 CT-1488BL/CT-1488L/CT-14S7BL CT-14S7L/CT-2088BL/CT-2088BW CT-2088W/CT-2088L/CT-20D8BL CT-20D8BW/CT-20D8W/CT-20D8L CT-20D9BL/CT-20D9BW/CT-20D9W CT-20D9L/CT-2188BL/CT-2188BW CT-2188W/CT-2188L/CT-21D8BL CT-21D8BW/CT-21D8W/CT-21D8L CT-21D9W/CT-21S7W/CT-21S4W CT-20S4BL/CT-21H4L COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s ..... Instructions AA68-02343B-01 (ENG)
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    02343B(E)-Inside Front Cover 3/26/03 9:51 AM Page 1 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 1 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 02343B(E)-PREFACE 3/26/03 9:52 AM Page 2 • 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    02343B(E)-CONTENTS 3/26/03 9:53 AM Page 1 O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV ....1.1 List of Features ......... 1.1 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV.
  • Page 6 02343B(E)-CONTENTS 3/26/03 9:53 AM Page 2 O N T E N T S Chapter 4: Special Features ... . 4.1 Fine Tuning Channels........4.1 Changing the Screen Size .
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Your New

    C h a p t e r O n e O U R List of Features Your Samsung 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

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 1 3/26/03 9:53 AM Page 2 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. ˇ...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel Jacks

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 1 3/26/03 9:53 AM Page 3 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 2.1 – 2.6. Œ...
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 1 3/26/03 9:53 AM Page 4 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 ∏ TV/VIDEO Press to turn the TV on and off.
  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 1 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

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 2 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

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 3 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 02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 4 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: Connecting A Vcr

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 5 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 2.1-2.4). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
  • Page 16: Connecting A Camcorder

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 6 N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder The front/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 17: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2 3/26/03 9:54 AM Page 7 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

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 1 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

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 2 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.
  • Page 20: Memorizing The Channels

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 3 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.
  • Page 21: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 4 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,”...
  • Page 22: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 5 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

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 6 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.
  • Page 24: Setting The Clock

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 7 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”...
  • Page 25: Customizing The Picture

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 8 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

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 9 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 Sound Settings

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 10 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 28: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 3 3/26/03 9:55 AM Page 11 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. Quick way to view the external signal: Simply press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control.
  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Special Features

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 1 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 30: Changing The Screen Size

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 2 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."...
  • Page 31: Using The Surf Feature

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 3 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.
  • Page 32: Setting The On/Off Timer

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 4 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 3.7). Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 33: Setting The Sleep Timer

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 5 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 L (or CH M) button to turn the on- timer “On.”...
  • Page 34: Sound Features

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 6 P E C I A L E AT U R E S Sound Features Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack (OPTION) Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono or a Separate Audio Program.
  • Page 35: Extra Sound Settings (Turbo Sound, Or Surround)

    Turbo sound emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound. • Surround Your Samsung TV creates a "Surround" effect such that the sound seems to come from all directions. Once the “Surround” is set to “On” or “Off”, the setting applies to the sound effects such as Standard, Music, Movie and Speech.
  • Page 36: Viewing Closed Captions

    02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4 3/26/03 9:56 AM Page 8 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 37: 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 Samsung authorized service center.
  • Page 38: Appendix

    02343B(E)-APPENDIX 3/26/03 9:57 AM Page 1 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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