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IMPORTER
Samsung Electronics Mexico S.A. de C.V.
Saturno No. 44, Col Nueva Industrial Vallejo
Gustavo A. Madero C.P. 07700, Mexico
TEL) 52-5-747-5100
EXPORTER
Samsung Electronics co., Ltd.
416, Mae tan-3dong, Pal dal-Gu,
Suwon City, Kyungki-Do Korea
AA68-01191C(ENG)
CL-14A8L / CL-15A8L / CL-21A8W
CL-21A8L / CL-25A6W / CL-21A9W
CL-25A6P / CL-15A8W / CL-21S8W
CL-25M6P / CL-25M6W / CL-25K4W
Owner's
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Instructions
COLOR TELEVISION
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Summary of Contents for Samsung CL14A8
- Page 1 CL-14A8L / CL-15A8L / CL-21A8W CL-21A8L / CL-25A6W / CL-21A9W CL-25A6P / CL-15A8W / CL-21S8W CL-25M6P / CL-25M6W / CL-25K4W IMPORTER Samsung Electronics Mexico S.A. de C.V. Saturno No. 44, Col Nueva Industrial Vallejo Gustavo A. Madero C.P. 07700, Mexico TEL) 52-5-747-5100 EXPORTER Samsung Electronics co., Ltd.
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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 • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a light- ning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent dam- age to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Connecting Cable TV ........2.2... - Page 6 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV......A.1 Using Your TV in Another Country ......A.1...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Your New
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: Familiarizing Yourself With The 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. For models CL-14A8L/CL-15A8L/... -
Page 9: Front Panel Jacks
O U R Front/Side Panel Jacks You can use the front/side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equip- ment, see pages 2.1 – 2.8.) For models CL-14A8L/CL-15A8L/ CL-21A8W/CL-21A8L/CL-21A9W/ CL-15A8W/CL-21S8W... -
Page 10: Rear Panel Jacks
ˆ DVD VIDEO INPUT (For models CL-21A8W/CL-25A6W/CL-25A6P/ CL-21A8L/CL-21A9W/CL-21S8W/CL-25M6W/ CL-25M6P) Connect video from a DVD player. Note: Only black and white signals are output from a monitor in DVD mode. Ø VHF/UHF Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system. (INPUT 2) -
Page 11: Remote Control
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. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR and cable box. See page 4.1 for details. -
Page 12: Vcr Controls
SWAP Exchanges the video signal that is currently displayed on the main screen with the signal in the PIP window. TV/VIDEO Press to select one of the avail- able signal sources for the PIP window. PIP/SIZE Press this button to control the PIP window. -
Page 13: Number Buttons
O U R Remote Control Œ POWER Turns the TV on and off. ´ Number buttons Press to select channels directly on the TV. ˇ +100 Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100,” then press “2”... -
Page 14: Chapter 2: Installation
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,”... -
Page 15: 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 an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). -
Page 16: Connecting To A Cable Box That Descrambles All Channels
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. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and four lengths of coaxial cable. -
Page 17: 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 usu- ally channel 3 or 4.) - Page 18 Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR tape. Note: For a Mono VCR, connect the Audio jack to Audio L on the TV. Press the TV/Video button to switch to the A/V mode. To hear the sound from both speakers, select MTS Mono from the Sound Menu.
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Page 19: Connecting An S-Vhs Vcr
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting an S-VHS VCR (For models CL-25A6W/CL-25A6P/ CL-25M6W/CL-25M6P) Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous... -
Page 20: 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 21: Connecting A Camcorder
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder The front 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 22: 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.) -
Page 23: Chapter 3: Operation
You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, five basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Video signal source, Ant. input check, Auto program, Clock. - Page 24 P E R AT I O N Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. Press VOL+ or VOL-. The “Auto Program” is active. Press MENU to skip. (refer to “Auto program” on page 3.6.) Press VOL+ or VOL- to move to the hour or minute.
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Page 25: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays
If you model has the PIP feature, the Menu screen will look different. 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 ten seconds. -
Page 26: Selecting A Menu Language
Press CH ▼ three times to select “Function.” Press VOL + to display the “Function” menu. Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Press MENU twice to exit. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 27: 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 28: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
“Channel.” Press VOL + to access the Channel sub-menu. Press CH ▼ to select “Auto program”. Press VOL +. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. -
Page 29: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
Press MENU. Press CH ▲ or CH ▼ to select “Select”. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select “Added” or “Erased”. Press MENU three times to exit. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 30: Changing Channels
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. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not... -
Page 31: Labeling The Channels
▼ buttons, as above. Repeat the process to select the last two digits. Press MENU twice to set the label and clear the menus from the screen. Note: You cannot select “Labeling” in the A/V mode. : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 32: Setting The Clock
After selecting the correct minutes, press VOL +. Press MENU three times to exit. 3.10 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION When selecting the hours, be sure to select the proper time of day (AM or PM). You can change the hours by pressing CH ▲... -
Page 33: Customizing The Picture
The customer can select “Normal”, “Warm”, or “Cool” accord- ing to personal preference. There is no Tint in PAL System. After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 5 seconds). : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION 3.11... -
Page 34: 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 pressing P.STD (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automati- cally recalls your personalized picture settings. -
Page 35: Customizing The Sound
Press VOL – or VOL + to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. For example, if you select “Bass,” pressing VOL + increases it. Press MENU three times to exit. 3.13 : TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION... -
Page 36: Using Automatic Sound Settings
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 37: Setting The On/Off Melody
P E R AT I O N Setting The On/Off Melody You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is powered on or Off. Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH ▼ to select the “Sound” menu. Press VOL - or VOL + repeatedly, until the word “Custom”... -
Page 38: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape
Notes: If you are using a Mono VCR, connect the Audio jack to Audio L on the TV. Press the TV/Video button to switch to the A/V mode. To hear sound from both speakers, select MTS Mono from the Sound Menu. -
Page 39: Customizing Your Remote Control
Your TV comes equipped with a “universal” remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote can also operate a VCR and a cable box (even if your VCR and cable box are made by manufacturers other than Samsung). -
Page 40: Vcr Codes
P E C I A L E AT U R E S VCR Codes HAPTER PECIAL EATURES... -
Page 41: Setting Up Your Remote Control To Operate Your Cable Box
Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box Turn off your cable box. On your Samsung remote control, press SET. Press the CABLE button on the top right of your remote con- trol. Enter both digits of the cable box code listed below for your brand of cable box. -
Page 42: Fine Tuning Channels
“Fine tune”. Press VOL+ and VOL- to adjust the fine tuning. To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s mem- ory, press CH ▲. ( The letters “*” will appear). To reset the fine tuning to “00”, press CH ▼. -
Page 43: Digital Noise Reduction
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 44: Changing The Screen Size
“Wide”. Press MENU 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. • Wide : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. -
Page 45: Using The R.surf Feature
E AT U R E S Using the R.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 46: Setting The On/Off Timer
HAPTER PECIAL EATURES Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 3.10). When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (AM or PM) appears to the left of the hour. -
Page 47: Setting The Sleep Timer
When finished setting the timer, press MENU three times to exit. Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 180 minutes). Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. -
Page 48: Sound Features
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Special Sound Features Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack (For models CL-21A8W/CL-25A6W/ CL-25A6P/CL-21A9W/CL-15A8W/CL-21S8W/ CL-25M6P/ CL-25M6W/CL-25K4W) Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono, or a Separate Audio Program. -
Page 49: Extra Sound Settings (Turbo Sound, Surround, Or Auto Volume)
Turbo sound emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound. • Surround Your TV can create a “Surround” effect such that the sound seems to come from all direc- tions. Once the “Surround” is set to “On” or “Off”, the setting applies to the sound effects such as Standard, Music, Movie and Speech. -
Page 50: 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 51: Viewing Picture-In-Picture
Press the MENU button twice to exit. Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP Press the TV/VIDEO button repeatedly to cycle through all of the available signal sources: “TV,” “AV1,” “AV2,” and “S-Video.” Changing the Size of the PIP Window... -
Page 52: Changing The Location (Rotating) The Pip Window
Press CH▼ three times to select Locate. When you press VOL + repeatedly, the PIP win- dow moves from corner to corner on the TV screen. Press the MENU button twice to exit. Swapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main image... -
Page 53: Enjoying Games
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Enjoying Games You can enjoy the game (Chicken Farm), programmed in this TV. Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH ▼ three times to select the “Function”... -
Page 54: Viewing The Demonstration
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 MENU to display the menu. Press CH ▼ three times to select the “Function”... -
Page 55: 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 56: 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.