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Samsung CFT2790 Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung CFT2790 Owner's Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION This symbol indicates high voltage is plesenl inskle It is dangerous to make any Mnd of contact with any inside part of this pl_ducL This symbol alerts you thai important literature CAUTION: TO Rt DUCt TilE RISK OF [ LECTRIC SIIOCK, l)O NOT coi_(:eri_ii_g opera{ion and maintel_ai_ce has been...
  • Page 3 Important Safety Information To redlme the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other it_jlMes, keep these safety precalltions mind when installing, using, and maintaining yollr machine.Read all safety and operating insmlctions befbre operating the TV receiver. • Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. •...
  • Page 4 • Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable sys- EXAMPLE tem is connected to the TV receiver, be sure the antenna or ANTENNA GROUNDING cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage stages and built-up static charges.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your ....Lift of Features ......... Familiarizing Yourself with The TV ......From Panel Buttons ......Side Panel Jacks ......... Rear Panel Jacks ......... Remote Control ......... Chapter 2: Installation ....Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ......Antetmas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads ....
  • Page 6 CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features .... Customizing Your Remote Control ......Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR ..Setting Up Your Remote Control Operate Your Cable Box ......Fine • ruing Channels ........Digital Noise Red*lction ........Tilt ..........

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Your New Tv

    Your NEw TV List Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology This TV is a high-t_erformance unit that inch*des the following special f_at*n'es: • Easy-to-use remote control • Easy-to-**se on-screen systelrl lrleI]* • Automatic timer to turn the on and off •...

  • Page 8: Familiarizing Yourself With The Tv

    Your NEw TV Familiarizing Yourself with Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV_ basic f_atures, including the on-screen men.. use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. POWER & TIMER indicator MENU When the TV is turned on, the POWER&...

  • Page 9: Side Panel Jacks

    Your NEW TV 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 pages 2. l 2.8.) AUDIO INPUTS...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Jacks

    Your NEw TV Rear PanelJacks Use the rear panel,jacks to connect an AFV component that will be connected contim 1011sly,sllch as a VCR or a laserdisc player. Because there ai_ two sets of input jacks, you can connect two different A/V components (i.e., a VCR and a laserdisc, 2 VCRs, etc.)
  • Page 11 Your NEW TV Remote Control 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.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Your NEw TV Remote Control controls REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape. POWER © STOP Press to stop a tape in your VCR. ¢®® PLAY ®®® Press to play the tape. G¢ FF (Fast Forward) +100 Press to fast forward a tape. O®...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation

    INSTALLATION Connecting Antennas If yolu" antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see "Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads," below. If yolu" antenna has one lead that looks like this, see "Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads," on page 2.2.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads plug the antenna !ead into _ theVHF!UHF terminal on the bottom of the back pane!. Separate Antennas If you have two separate antennas for yo]]r TV (one VHF and one UHF), you m]]st combine the two antenna signals before connecting...

  • Page 15: Some Channels

    INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable that Descrambles AI__IChannels "_ This terminal might be labeled "ANT OUT," "VHF OUT," or simply, "OUT." cable box, 2 ¸ ) :) _._/_.F Connect the Other end of this Cable to the VHF/UHF "" J/'_"\.\ antenna terminal on the back of the TV.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA ........OU1 terminal on the cable Incomin box and the B=IN terminal Cable on the AiB switch. SpliCer Cable Box Switch Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter Incoming and the A- IN terminal on Cable...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna Coaxial C able terminal on the TV, A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Connecting an S-VHS Your TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as colnt_ared to a standard VHS VCR.) VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel To begin, f011ow steps _"...
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION Connecting a Second to Record from 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: TV Rear Panel VCR Input Panel Connecta setof audio cables betweenthe AUD!0 OUT jacks onthe...
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV They allow yotl to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see "Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape"...

  • Page 21: Installing Ba_Teties In The Remote Control

    INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Slidethe cover out corn- Make sure to match the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries with the diagraln inside the compartment. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won't be using the remote contt'ol for a long time.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Operation

    OPERATION Turning Press the POWERbutton. You carl also use the POWER button on tile 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.
  • Page 23 OPERATION Auto program Make sure _hatthe anten ANT ii na is connecreu to the TV. And then Press the VOL+ or VOL-button to activate Auto Program" or press the MENU button to skip, _'referto" Auto program" _xit on page 3£.1 Press the VOL+ or VOL- Clock --=--a_...

  • Page 24: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays

    OPERATION Viewing Menus On-Screen Displays Viewing Menus The on screen menus disappear from the screen after thirty seconds. with the power 0n, press .ode CUstom the MENU button. _I Adjust • s_ze _ _or_a Digital N R : Off The main menu appears Color tone Normal on the screen.
  • Page 25 OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to display the menu, Press the CH V button three times to select '! Function." Press the VOI ÷ button to display the iIFunctional menu. €Move +Select Fm l_xit Press the VOL * button tO select the appropriate language: English, spanish, 0r Fceuchl Press the MENU button twice to exit, C }]AFfH_...

  • Page 26: Memorizing The Channels

    OPERATION Memorizing Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both "off-air" (antenna) llse the CH • and cable channels. After the available channels are melT_oi'ized, CH • buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change...
  • Page 27 OPERATION Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) First, select the correct s gnal source (ANT, STD HRC, RC).See steps !-4 on previous page. Press the MENU button, .* Move + Select []_ Exit then press the CH Y bub ton twice to select Press the VOL+ button to access the Channel sub- menu,...
  • Page 28 OPERATION Adding Erasing Channels (Manual Method) Press the MENU button ; then press the CH V but: ton twice to select "Channel:' : Press the VOL+ button to access the channel sub? i_ ¸_ _'icA_v S'_E _" button to select '!Add/Erasd'.

  • Page 29: Changing Channels

    OPERATION Changing Channels Using Channel Buttons Press the CH A ot CH Y butten to change channe!s. CH V, When you press CH • changes channels in sequence. You v,,'ill see all the channels that tile TV has memorized. (Tile must have memorized at least three channels.)
  • Page 30 OPERATION Labeling Channels "ESPN", Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., "CBS", "PBS2", CNNI", etc.) _ label consists of f()lli" fields, where each field is a letter, a num- ber, "*", or a blank. When the DISPLAY button is pressed,...
  • Page 31 OPERATION Setting Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV Also, you can check the time while watching the TV (Just press Display) Option 1: Setting Clock Manually Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu, Press the CHV button...
  • Page 32 OPERATION Option 2: Using Local Channel to Automatically TV Clock Press the VO[ + button. Press the OH • button four times to select _' A uto /_i _anguage 4 sngii_h _ Plug _ Play clock set" menu. Caption Time []Auto Clock Set Press the VOL+ buttonl v:chip...
  • Page 33 OPERATION Press the CH Y button [o select ° DST"(Daylight Auto Clock : On Channel : ANT saving timeL While Time Zone ATL, • is selected, press the : Yes VÜ/+ or VO/- button to indicate" Yes" or" No". The clock is set _Move +Select Exit Press the MENU DU[[on...
  • Page 34 OPERATION Customizing Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, sharpness according to personal t)refei'ence. (Alternatively, you can use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) Press the MENU button to d splay menu, Setup €...
  • Page 35 OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings ("StandaM', "Natural", "Mild") that RSTD (or preset at the factory can activate either Standard oi" Mild by t_i'essing making a selection from menu). Or, you can select "Custom" which automatically recalls...
  • Page 36 OPERATION Customizing Sound You can use the on-screen menlls to at!just the bass, treble, and balance according individHal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the "aHtomatic" settings. next page.) Press the MENU button to Mode _ Custom display the menu, Adjust Turbo sound : Off...
  • Page 37 OPERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has fbur automatic sound settings ("Standard," "Music," "Movie," and "Speech") that are preset at the factory You can activate any of them by making a selection fl'om the on-screen menu. Or, you can select "Custom," which automatically recalls your personalized SOtn'_d settings.
  • Page 38 OPERATION Setting On/Off Melody You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is powered or Off. Press the MENU button to disp!ay the menu• Press the OH Ip' button to selectthe i!Sound" menu. • Move + Select FFR Exit Press the VOL;or VOI.
  • Page 39 OPERATION Viewing a VCR Camcorder Tape You must select the at_t_i'ot_i'iate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the T'V_ Press the MENU button to display the m#n u• Press the CH Y button twice to select !' Channel", then presS the VOL+button.

  • Page 40: To Operate Your Vcr

    SPECIAL FEATURES Customizing Your Remote Control Your TV comes equipped with a "universal" remote control. In addition to controlling T'V_ 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 TV).
  • Page 41 31, 36, 48, 60, 65 Magnavox 09, 38, 42, 46, 48 21, 31, 33, 43, 65 Yamaha 12, 15 Ricoh Marantz 09, 12, 38, 50 Zenith 07, 08 Marta Samsung 18, 24, 26, 65 Zenith (Unified) Sansui 15, 34, 67 C}]AP'[]I/ FOUI/: SPECIAl FEATURES...
  • Page 42 Eagle Comtronics Realistic Texscan Eastern Regal 14, 30, 32, 34 Tocom 08, 09, 21 Gemini Regency Toshiba General Instruments Samsung 18, 25 Unika Hamlin 06, 14, 30, 32 Scientific Atlanta 03, 05, 12, 33 United Artists Hitachi Signal United Cable Jerrold...
  • Page 43 SPECIAL FEATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optional reception. Select the appropriate channel. Press the MENU button to display the menu_ Press the CHY button twice to select the €Move ±Select FMExit "Channel"...
  • Page 44 SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, can activate Digital Noise Reduction feature to he] t) reduce any static and ghosting that appear the screen. Press the OH Y button three times to select '!Digita! NR.'' CM0ve -+Select...
  • Page 45 SPECIAL FEATURES Tilt Due to the EaI'th_ magnetic field there be same minor image tilt det?encting on the TV_ location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. Press the MENU button to disp!ay the menu. Mode _ custo_ Adjust Size Normal Press the VOL+ button to Dig£t_! ER...
  • Page 46 SPECIAL FEATURES Changing Screen Size Press the MENU button to Picture display the menu, Mode Custom • _just Size Normal Press the VOL+ button ro Digital NR : Off select the" Picture" menu. Color tone : _o_mel Setup Press the OH V button twice to select "Size.' Node 4 Custom...
  • Page 47 SPECIAL FEATURES Using R.Surf Feature This featllre allows yon to set the TV to retlu'n to a particlflar channel after a certain amolu_t of time. For example, yoll may be watching a channel when commeirials start. You can set the R.Surf to "5 minutes", then switch channels.
  • Page 48 SPECIAL FEATURES Setting On/Off Timer Bef_lre using the timer, you must ¸¸1¸¸/ set the TV's clock. (See "Setting Press the MENU button to Clock" on page 3.10). display the menu. Languag. 4 Engl*,h _! Plug & Play Caption When any of the timers are set, the Press the CH •...
  • Page 49 SPECIAL FEATURES To deactivate the "On time," select "Off" during this step. Press the VOL+ button tO se!ect"0n/Off" Press the CH A (or OHV) button totum the om timer" On." (Repe#ted!y pressing the OH• or _Mjust +_ove rmExit CHY button will alternate between 0n and off.) If no flmction buttons...
  • Page 50 SPECIAL FEATURES Sound Features Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particlflar program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono, (SAP or a Separate Audio Program. audio is usually a fbreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.) Pressthe VOL+ buttonto SelecttheSoundmenu:...
  • Page 51 SPECIAL FEATURES Extra sound settings (Turbo Sound, Surround, or Auto Volume) • Turbo Sound 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...
  • Page 52 SPECIAL FEATURES Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These cajJtions are usually subtitles f_)r the hearing impaired or f_reign-language trans- lations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-record-...
  • Page 53 SPECIAL FEATURES Using V-Chip The VLChip featlwe automatically locks out programming that is deemed inat0t0ropriate children. The user must first enter (personal number) before any of the VLChip restrictions can be set up or changed. Note " When the VLchip feature is active, channel-auto...

  • Page 54: The V-Chip

    SPECIAL FEATURES Enable/Disable V-Chip Press the CH Y button five times t0 high!igbt the '! V-chip'! menu, Enter Pressthe VOL+button. Enter ein : The !iEnter pin" screen will appear, Enter y0ur 4: digit P!N humber. The :W:Chip" screen will appear, and ?V:Chip luck/' i_;;f_*_ ...
  • Page 55 SPECIAL FEATURES 2¸¸¸¸¸:¸¸¸: Press the CH • button five times to se!ect th e !iv_I chip:] menu: Enter-,in Pressthe V OL+ button. _.torPi ..The :' Enter pin" screen will appear. Enter your 4 digit PIN number. The !' V_chip'! screen will appear_press the Ctl •...
  • Page 56 SPECIAL FEATURES How to set the FV,D, L S and V sub-ratings: First _ighlight one of these W-Ratings: TV-Y7 TV-PG.TV-14or TV-MA [See Step 4, on previous page) Next. while the TV-Rating is highlighted, repeatedly press the VO[+ button. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings/FV.[ S.
  • Page 57 SPECIAL FEATURES Th e '_V-chip!' Screen will appear. Press the CH • button twice, and select ' MPAA rating.'! €Move + Select [_ EXit While" MPAA rating!' is selected, press the VOL+ button. The" MPAA rat- ing'i screen wi!! appear. f!......
  • Page 58 TROUBLESHOOTING If the TV seems to have a problem, first tiT this list of possible problems and solutions. none of these ti'ollbleshooting tips apply, the*] call yollt" neai_st service center. Identifying Problems Problem Possible Solution Poor piculre Try another channel. A@lst the antenna.
  • Page 59 APPENDIX Cleaning Maintaining Your With t_I'oper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum t_ei'fbi'mance from your Placement • [)o not place the TV near extremely hot, coM, hllmid or dllsty places.
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