Samsung CL-21M21EQ User Manual

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COLOR TELEVISION

Owner’s Instructions

Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars (wide screen pictures), should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week.

Wide screen format televisions (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature, and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on non-expanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week.

Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying any stationary images that exceed the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. On television models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view the different formats as a full screen picture.

Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven CRT aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered by your Samsung limited warranty.

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Chapter 1: Your New TV ................................5

List of Features ..........................................................................................5

Accessories ................................................................................................5

Familiarizing Yourself with the TV.............................................................6

Control Buttons..............................................................................6

Connection Jacks (Side)..................................................................7

Connection Jacks (Rear) .................................................................8

Remote Control ..............................................................................9

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control.....................................10

Chapter 2: Installation................................. 11

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas.......................................................11

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads......................................11

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads............................................12

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas.................................................12

Connecting Cable TV ..............................................................................13

Cable without a Cable Box ...........................................................13

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels ...........13

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels.......14

Connecting a VCR ...................................................................................15

Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV ........................15

Connecting a DVD Player ........................................................................16

Connecting to Y, PB, PR.................................................................16

Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks..............................16

Connecting a Camcorder.........................................................................17

Connecting to an Analog Amplifier..........................................................17

Chapter 3: Operation....................................18

Tu r ning the TV On and Off .....................................................................18

Plug & Play Feature.................................................................................18

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays............................................20

Viewing the Menus.......................................................................20

Viewing the Display......................................................................20

Selecting a Menu Language......................................................................21

Memorizing the Channels........................................................................22

Selecting the Video Signal Source .................................................22

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) .......................23

Adding and Erasing Channels..................................................................24

Changing Channels .................................................................................25

Using the Channel Buttons...........................................................25

Using the Number Buttons ...........................................................25

Using the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous Channel ............25

Labelling the Channels ............................................................................26

Picture Control........................................................................................27

Using Automatic Picture Settings..................................................27

Customizing the Picture ...............................................................28

Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults....................29

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CONTENTS

Chapter 3: Operation....................................30

Sound Control.........................................................................................30

Adjusting the Volume ...................................................................30

Using the MUTE Button ...............................................................30

Using Automatic Sound Settings...................................................31

Customizing the Sound ................................................................32

Setting the Clock .....................................................................................33

Viewing an External Signal Source...........................................................34

Setting the Signal Source ..............................................................34

Assigning Names to External Input Mode.....................................35

Chapter 4: Special Features.........................36

Fine Tuning Channels..............................................................................36

Changing the Screen Size ........................................................................37

Digital Noise Reduction...........................................................................38

DNIe JrTM(Digital Natural Image engine) .......................................39

Viewing Picture-In-Picture (depending on the model).............................40

Activating the PIP.........................................................................40

Selecting an External Source.........................................................41

Swapping the Sub Picture and Main Picture .................................41

Changing the Size of the Sub Picture ............................................41

Changing the Position of the Sub Picture......................................42

Changing the Channel of the Sub Picture .....................................42

Using the R.Surf Feature..........................................................................43

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track........................................44

Extra Sound Settings (Auto Volume, Pseudo Stereo, or Turbo Plus) .........45

Setting the On/Off Timer.........................................................................46

Setting the Preferred Channel and Volume Level ..........................47

Setting the Sleep Timer............................................................................48

Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Message) ...............................49

Locking the Channel ...............................................................................51

Setting the Blue Screen Mode ..................................................................52

Setting the On/Off Melody.......................................................................53

Viewing the Demonstration .....................................................................54

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting .........................55

Identifying Problems ...............................................................................55

Appendix .......................................................56

Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV..........................................................56

Using Your TV in Another Country .........................................................56

Specifications ..........................................................................................56

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Chapter One

YOUR NEW TV

List of Features

Your TV is 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 reception problems

•A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening

• Built-in, dual channel speakers

•A special sleep timer

• Picture-In-Picture (depending on the model)

Accessories

Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have all the parts shown here. If any piece is missing or broken, call your dealer.

Remote Control/

AAA Batteries

Owner’s Instructions

Safety Guide Manual

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Warranty Card/

Registration Card

YOUR NEW TV

Familiarizing Yourself with the TV

Control Buttons

You can control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.

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CL21M21

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Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's features.

– VOL +

Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also used to select items on the on-screen menu.

ˇ (▼)

(▲)

Press to change channels. Also press to move between items on the on-screen menu.

Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

Indicator

(depending on the model)

• Stand-By ; Red

Lights up when you turn the power off.

- Power Off ; Red

- Power On ; Off

• TIMER ; Green

When the TV is turned on, the TIMER indicator blinks five times. This indicator illuminates when the TIMER mode is set to the “On” position after setting the clock and either the On timer or Off timer, with the remote control. Even if the power is turned off, this indicator stays lit. (Clock must be set before using this function.)

POWER

Press to turn the TV on and off.

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YOUR NEW TV

Connection Jacks (Side)

You can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see page 17.)

AUDIO Input

Connect audio signals from a camcorder or video game.

VIDEO Input

Connect a video signal from a camcorder or video game.

Headphone

Connect a set of external headphones to this jack for private listening.

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals

and cable jacks.

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YOUR NEW TV

Connection Jacks (Rear)

Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player.

For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 11~17.

• Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

Audio-Video Output jacks

Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a recording VCR.

Video Input jacks

Connect to the video output jacks of VCRs, DVD players and similar devices.

Audio Input jacks

Connect to the audio output jacks of VCRs, DVD players and similar devices. When using the S-Video or Component Video input, connect audio jacks to “AV IN 2 (AUDIOL/R)”.

S-Video Input jack

Connect to S-Video output jack of an S-VHS VCR or DVD player.

Component Video Input jacks (Y, P

Connect to the Component audio and video outputs of DVD or DTV set-top box. 480i video signal input is available.

VHF/UHF

Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system.

, PR)

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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.

POWER

Turns the TV on and off.

Number buttons

Press to select channels directly on the TV.

+100

Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1”.

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

VOL +, VOL -

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

SLEEP

Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shut off. (Refer to page 48)

∏

Displays the main on-screen menu.

”

…/†/œ/√

Controls the cursor in the menu.

’

ENTER

While using the on-screen menus, press ENTER to activate (or change) a particular item.

PRE-CH

Tunes to the previous channel.

TV/VIDEO

Press to display all of the available video sources.



CH , CH

Press to change channels.

INFO

Press to display information on the TV screen.

EXIT

Press to exit the menu.

R.SURF

Press to automatically return to a preferred channel after a userpreset time delay. (Refer to page 43)

MTS

(Multi-channel Television Sound) Press to choose “Stereo”, “Mono”, or “SAP” (Secondary Audio Program). (Refer to page 44)

PIP Controls

(depending on the model, refer to pages 40~42)

PIP

Press to activate or deactivate the PIP function.

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SWAP

Press to interchange the main picture and sub-picture.

SIZE

Press to select a size (“Large” or “Small”) of the sub-picture.

Press to select a channel of the sub-picture only when the “Source” is set to “TV”.

YOUR NEW TV

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Slide the cover out completely.

Install two AAA size batteries.

Replace the cover.

œ Make sure to match the “+” and

“

–” ends of the batteries with the

diagram inside the compartment.

œ Remove the batteries and store

them in a cool, dry place if you won’t 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, the batteries last for about one year.)

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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 the next page.

If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas” on the next page.

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads

If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below.

Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on the 300-75 ohm adaptor (not supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.

Plug the adaptor into the “VHF/UHF” terminal on the rear panel.

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INSTALLATION

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

Plug the antenna lead into the “VHF/UHF” terminal on the rear 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).

Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.

Plug the combiner into the “VHF/UHF” terminal on the rear panel.

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INSTALLATION

Connecting Cable TV

To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.

Cable without a Cable Box

Plug the incoming cable into the “VHF/UHF” terminal on the rear panel.

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box.

Connect the other end of this cable to the “VHF/UHF” terminal on the rear panel.

œ This terminal might be labelled

“ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply, “OUT”.

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INSTALLATION

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. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)

Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box.

Connect this cable to a twoway splitter. Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the RF(A/B) switch.

Incoming Cable

Splitter

œ This terminal might be labelled

“ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, “IN”.

Splitter

Cable Box

RF (A/B)

Switch

Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

Incoming Cable

Splitter

Cable Box

RF (A/B)

Switch

Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the “VHF/UHF” terminal on the rear panel.

After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. 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.)

Incoming Cable

Splitter

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Cable Box

RF (A/B)

Switch

TV Rear

INSTALLATION

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).

Connect a coaxial cable between the “VHF/UHF” terminal on the TV and the antenna out terminal on the VCR.

A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store).

Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN 1 (L, R)” (or “AV IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV and AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR.

If you have a mono VCR, connect L(mono) to VCR audio out using only one audio cable.

Connect a video cable between the “AV IN 1 (VIDEO)” (or “AV IN 2 (VIDEO)”) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR.

Refer to your VCR’s instructions for more information about how to view your VCR tape.

•Also, you can connect to “AV IN 2” on the side panel of TV.

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:

Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV OUT (L, R)” jacks on the TV and AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR.

The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR.

Connect a video cable between the “AV OUT (VIDEO)” jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR.

Refer to your VCR’s instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection.

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INSTALLATION

Connecting a DVD Player

The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.

Connecting to Y, PB, PR

Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN 2 (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.

Connect a set of video cables between the “COMPONENT IN (Y, PB, PR)” jacks on the TV and the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the DVD player. For an explanation of Component video, see

your DVD player’s owner’s instruction.

Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks

Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN 1 (L, R)” (or “AV IN 2 (L, R)”) jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.

Connect a video cable between the “AV IN 1 (VIDEO)” (or “AV IN 2 (VIDEO)”) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD player.

•Also, you can connect to “AV IN 2” on the side panel of TV.

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INSTALLATION

Connecting a Camcorder

The side 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.

Locate the A/V output jacks on the Camcorder. They are usually found on the side or rear of the Camcorder.

Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN 2 (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Camcorder.

If you have mono Camcorder, connect L(mono) to Camcorder audio out using only one audio cable.

Connect a video cable between the “AV IN 2 (VIDEO)” jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jacks on the Camcorder.

The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not, check your local electronics store.) If your Camcorder is stereo, you need to connect a set of two cables.

Connecting to an Analog Amplifier

The “AV OUT (L, R)” jacks cannot be used for external speakers. You must hook them up to an amplifier.

When an audio amplifier is connected to the “AV OUT (L, R)” jacks: Decrease the gain (volume) of the audio amplifier, and adjust the volume level with the volume control on the TV.

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Chapter Three

OPERATION

Turning the TV On and Off

Press the POWER button.

You can also use the POWER button on the front panel.

Plug & Play Feature

When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Antenna input check, Channel Memorize and Time Setting.

• The Plug & Play function operates after plugging in the TV for the first time.

Press the POWER button on the remote control.

The “Start Plug & Play” is displayed. Press the ENTER button, then the “Language” is displayed.

Press the … or † button to select the desired language, then press the ENTER button. The“Check antenna input.” is displayed.

Make sure that the antenna is connected to the TV. Press the ENTER button, then the “Auto Program” is displayed.

œ Plug & Play feature doesn’t work

in the AV mode.

Plug & Play

Start Plug & Play

Enter Exit

Plug & Play

Language

English

Español Português Français

Move Enter Skip

Plug & Play

Check antenna input.

Enter Skip

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