02825A(E)-FRONT COVER 9/29/03 2:26 PM Page 1 ......................................................................................................................... CT-14H4/CT-14V10MJ CT-15K9MJ/CT-15K10MJ CT-17N11MJ/CT-20H4 CT-20V10MJ .............
02825A(E)-Inside Front Cover 9/29/03 2:29 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.
02825A(E)-PREFACE 9/29/03 2:30 PM Page 3 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.
02825A(E)-PREFACE 9/29/03 2:30 PM Page 4 • 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. • Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time.
02825A(E)-CONTENTS 9/29/03 2:45 PM Page 5 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Side Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rear Panel Jacks . . . . .
02825A(E)-CONTENTS 9/29/03 2:45 PM Page 6 CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Fine Tuning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using the Surf Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Setting the On/Off Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 1 9/29/03 2:46 PM Page 7 Chapter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 1 9/29/03 2:46 PM 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. Œ MENU ¨ Remote Control Sensor Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features. ´ VOL – , + Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. ˆ STAND BY Press to increase or decrease the volume.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 1 9/29/03 2:46 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. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 11 – 17. OUTPUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. VIDEO AUDIO 75 INPUT CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THIS COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 1 9/29/03 2:46 PM Page 10 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. Œ POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. ´ TV/VIDEO Press to watch TV picture and a picture from a connected component (VCR, LDP etc.). ˇ Number buttons Press to directly select channels on the TV. ¨ +100 Press to directly select channels over 100.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 11 2 C h a p t e r Tw o I 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,” on page 12. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas,” on page 12.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 12 I N S TA L L AT I O N Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads OUTPUT 1 VIDEO Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel. AUDIO 75 INPUT 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).
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 13 I 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, “OUT.” 1 Find the cable that is connected 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.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 14 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 15 I 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 11-14). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 V DEO AUD O 75 INPUT Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the VCR’s ANTENNA IN terminal.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 16 I N S TA L L AT I O N 6 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AUDIO IN terminal. TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel OUTPUT IN ANTENNA AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO AUDIO 75 INPUT OUT Audio Cable 7 Connect a video cable to the VCR’s VIDEO OUT terminal. 8 Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s VIDEO IN terminal.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 17 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder You can connect a camcorder to your TV, which enables you to view camcorder tapes without a VCR. The audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually included with a camcorder. You can also purchase them at your local electronics store. 1 Locate the camcorder’s A/V output jacks on the camcorder. 2 Connect an audio cable to the camcorder’s AUDIO OUT terminal.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 2 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 18 I N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely. Install two AA size batteries. Replace the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. ▼ 3 Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. ▼ 2 The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 19 C h a pOtP EeR AT r I OTN h r e e O 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. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus With the power on, press the MENU button. The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty seconds. ▼ 1 The main menu appears on the screen.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 20 O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH ▼ three times to select “Function”, then press the VOL + button. 2 Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French. 3 Press MENU twice to exit.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 21 O 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 ▲ and CH ▼ buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 22 O P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 1 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 ▼ button twice to select “Channel,” then press the VOL + button. 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select “Auto program”. ▼ The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 23 O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select "Channel", then press the VOL+ button. 2 Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to select “Add/Erase”. Press the VOL+ button. 3 Press the VOL-/+ or number buttons to select the channel you want to add or erase. 4 Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to select “Select”. Press the VOL+ or VOLbutton to select “Added” or “Erased”.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 24 O P E R AT I O N Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 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 memorized. Directly Accessing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 25 O P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select "Function". Press the VOL + button. 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select the “Time” menu. Press the VOL + button: The Time menu will appear on the screen, and “Clock” will be selected. Press the VOL + button again (the hours digits will be selected). Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button repeatedly until the correct hour appears.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 26 O 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” settings. See next page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2 Press the VOL – or VOL + button repeatedly, until the word “Custom” is selected. (When Custom is highlighted, the word “Adjust” will appear on the screen.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 27 O 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. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 28 O P E R AT I O N Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. “Auto volume” lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 3 9/29/03 2:47 PM Page 29 O 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. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “Channel”, then press the VOL+ button. 2 Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “TV/AV”. 3 Press the VOL+ or VOLbutton.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/29/03 2:48 PM Page 30 Chapter Four S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Select the appropriate channel. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select the “Channel” menu, then press the VOL+ button. 2 Press the CH ▼ button three times to select “Fine tune”, then press the VOL+ button. 3 Press the VOL+ and VOLbuttons to adjust the fine tuning.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/29/03 2:48 PM Page 31 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the VOL + button to select the “Picture” menu. 2 Press the CH ▼ button twice to select "Size." 3 Press the VOL + or VOL button repeatedly to select “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.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/29/03 2:48 PM Page 32 S P E C I A L F 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. You can set the Surf to “5 minutes”, then switch channels. After 5 minutes, the TV will return to the original channel. To use the Surf feature: 1 While you are watching the channel to which you want to return, press the SURF button.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/29/03 2:48 PM Page 33 S P E C I A L F 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 25). 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select "Function" menu, then press the VOL+ button. 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select "Time", then press the VOL+ button. When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (AM or PM) appears to the right of the hour.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/29/03 2:48 PM Page 34 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S To deactivate the “On time,” select “Off” during this step. ▼ 5 Press the VOL + button to select “On/Off.” Press the CH ▲ (or CH ▼) button to turn the ontimer “On.” (Repeatedly pressing the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button will alternate between on and off.) 6 When finished, press the VOL + button. 7 To set the Off time, press the CH ▼ button to select “Off time.” Press the VOL + button and set the hours and minutes.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 4 9/29/03 2:48 PM Page 35 S P E C I A L F 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 translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well.
02825A(E)-CHAPTER 5 9/29/03 2:48 PM Page 36 Chapter Five TROUBLESHOOTING 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. Identifying Problems 36 Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Poor sound quality. Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. No picture or sound.
02825A(E)-APPENDIX 9/29/03 3:38 PM Page 37 APPENDIX 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 • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. • Do not place the TV near appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fields, such as vacuum cleaners.
