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- Page 1 02934A(E)-FRONT COVER 5/6/03 5:00 PM Page 1 CT17K10MQ COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions AA68-02934A-00 (ENG)
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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 receiver from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system dur- ing a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
- Page 5 02934A(E)-PREFACE 4/30/03 4:25 PM 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Connecting Cable TV ........13... - Page 7 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV ......39 Using Your TV in Another Country ......39...
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Page 8: Chapter 1: Your New Tv
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 9: 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. Œ TURBO Press to feel the middle and low sound effects when watching a music program. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Jacks
02934A(E)-CHAPTER 1 5/10/03 5:00 PM 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 12-17. ΠDVD VIDEO input jacks Use these jacks to connect the component video signal from a DVD player. -
Page 11: Remote Control
4:29 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 Press to turn the TV on and off. -
Page 12: Chapter 2: Installation
02934A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/30/03 4:28 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 13: 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 14: 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 15 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.)
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Page 16: 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 12-15). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. -
Page 17: Connecting A Camcorder
The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check your local electronics store.) Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO... -
Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: Selecting A Menu Language
02934A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/30/03 4:28 PM Page 20 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 21: 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 22: 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 23: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
02934A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/30/03 4:28 PM Page 23 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 24: 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 25: Setting The Clock
02934A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/30/03 4:28 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 the “Time”... -
Page 26: Customizing The Picture
02934A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/30/03 4:28 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: Viewing A Vcr Or Camcorder Tape
Press the VOL+ or VOL- button. You will switch between viewing the signals com- ing from equipment con- nected to the TV’s A/V jacks, and the TV signal. Press the MENU button twice to exit. Page 29 Quick way to view the external signal: Simply press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control. -
Page 30: 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 31: 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 31... -
Page 32: Using The Surf Feature
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 33: Setting The On/Off Timer
Page 33 Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 25). When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (AM or PM) appears to the right of the hour. -
Page 34: Setting The Sleep Timer
When finished setting the timer, press the MENU button 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 35: Sound Features
02934A(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/30/03 4:27 PM P E C I A L E AT U R E S Sound Features 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 display the menu. -
Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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.