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02478A(E) FRONT COVER 4/4/03 4:06 PM Page 1
CT-21K3W
CT-21K5W
COLOR TELEVISION
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Owner’s
Instructions
AA68-02478A-01
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02478A(E)-Inside Front Cover 4/4/03 4:07 PM 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. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operati
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02478A(E)-PREFACE 4/4/03 4:08 PM Page 3 Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV receiver represents the latest in tele- vision technology. It has easy-to-use, on-screen menus and closed-captioning capabilities, mak- ing this TV one of the best products in its class. This product will provide convenient, depend- able service and enjoyment for years to come. Important Safety Information To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries,
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02478A(E)-PREFACE 4/4/03 4:08 PM 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. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. •Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that t
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02478A(E)-CONTENTS 4/4/03 4:22 PM Page 5 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 List of Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rear Panel Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Remote Control . . . .
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02478A(E)-CONTENTS 4/4/03 4:22 PM Page 6 CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Fine Tuning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using the Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 S
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02478A(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/4/03 3:51 PM Page 7 Chapter One YOUR NEW TV 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 • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off • Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory • Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels • A special filter to reduce or eliminate rece
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02478A(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/21/03 11:47 AM Page 8 YOUR NEW TV 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. CT-21K3W CT-21K5W Œ MENU ¨ Remote Control Sensor Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's fea- Aim the remote control towards this spot on the tures. TV. ´ VOL – , + ˆ STAND BY Press to increase or decrease the volume.
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02478A(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/4/03 3:51 PM Page 9 YOUR NEW TV 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 – 17. Œ VIDEO INPUT ˇ AUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR Video signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar OUTPUTS devices. These au
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02478A(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/4/03 3:51 PM Page 10 YOUR NEW TV 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. Press to display all of the available video sources (i.e., ´ Number buttons Antenna/cable, VCR Press to select channels directly on the TV. ∏ SURF Press the SURF button to automati- ˇ +100 cally return to a preferred channel Press to select channels over 100.
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02478A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 3:59 PM Page 11 2 Chapter Two INSTALLATION 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,” on page 12. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas,” on page 12. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “r
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▼ 02478A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 3:59 PM Page 12 INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 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. This procedure requires an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
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▼ ▼ 02478A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 3:59 PM Page 13 INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels This terminal might be labeled 1 “ANT OUT,” “VHF OUT,” or simply, Find the cable that is con- “OUT.” nected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. 2 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)
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02478A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 3:59 PM Page 14 INSTALLATION 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch. 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch. 6 Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV. After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for
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02478A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 3:59 PM Page 15 INSTALLATION 3 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). 4 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV. 5 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack on the TV. Follow the instructions in “Viewing a VCR or C
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02478A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 3:59 PM Page 16 INSTALLATION 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: 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR. (The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR.) 2 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack
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02478A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 3:59 PM Page 17 INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The rear 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” on page 31) 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. 2 Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT- PUT jack on the cam- corder and the AUDIO terminals on the re
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▼ ▼ 02478A(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 3:59 PM Page 18 INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out com- pletely. Make sure to match the “+” and 2 “–” ends of the batteries with the Install two AA size diagram inside the compartment. batteries. Remove the batteries and store 3 them in a cool, dry place if you won’t Replace the cover. be using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage,
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▼ ▼ ▼ 02478A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/4/03 4:03 PM Page 19 OPERATION Chapter Three OPERATION 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. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus The on-screen menus disappear 1 from the screen after about thirty With the power on, press seconds. the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has four icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, and Function. You c
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02478A(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/4/03 4:03 PM Page 20 OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH ▼ three times to select “Function”, then press the VOL + but- ton. 2 Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French. 3 Press MENU twice to exit. 20
