Samsung CT-1488BL, CT-21D8BW, CT-2088BW6X, CT-2188BW, CT-2088BW User Manual
Owner’s
Instructions
C O L O R T E L E V I S I O N
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C T 1 4 8 8 B L / CT15K8W
C T 2 0 D 8 B W / CT20D9W
C T 2 0 8 8 B L/ CT20D8W
C T 2 1 D 8 W / CT21D9W
C T 2 1 8 8 B W / CT2088BW
C T 1 4 8 8 L / CT2088W
C T 2 1 8 8 W / CT21D8BW
Printed in Mexico
AA68-02659A (ENG)
Warning! Important
Safety Instructions
CAUTION
RISKOFELECTRIC SHOCK
DONOTOPEN
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
operation and maintenance has been included with this product.
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV, that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
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.
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock
hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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.
Important Safety Information
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in
mind when installing, using, and maintaining your machine.
• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV receiver.
• Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings on the TV receiver and in the operating instructions.
• Follow all operating instructions.
• Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning, Use a damp cloth, Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such
additions may cause risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.
• Do not use the TV receiver where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as
near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc.
• Do not place the TV receiver on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The TV receiver may fall, causing injury to
people and/or damage to the TV. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table not recommended by the manufacturer or
sold with the TV receiver.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when mounting the unit,
and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Move the TV receiver and its cart with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart to overturn.
• Provide ventilation for the TV receiver. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for
ventilation to protect it from overheating. 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’s instructions for
mounting.
• Operate your TV receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer
or local power company.
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• 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 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. This will
prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
• An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. Avoid
overhead power lines: When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep
from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines might be fatal.
• Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric
shock.
• Do not insert foreign objects through openings in the unit, as they may touch dangerous
voltages or cause damage. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV receiver.
• Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the TV receiver, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Read information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
• Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
- When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
- If liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the TV
- If the TV receiver has been exposed to rain or water
- If the TV receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions
- If the TV receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
- When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct degradation in performance
• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the TV receiver to normal.
• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit.
• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV receiver, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the TV receiver is in a safe operating condition.
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Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . 1
List of Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
Familiarizing Yourself with The TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Front/Side Jacks and Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Rear Panel Jacks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . 1
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Connecting Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Cable without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles
All Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles
some Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5
Connecting a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8
Chapter 3: Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . 1
Turning the TV On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
Viewing the Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
Viewing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
Selecting a Menu Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2
Memorizing the Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
Selecting the Video Signal-source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method). . . . . . . 3.4
Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) . . . . . . . . 3.5
Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6
Using the Channel Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6
Directly Accessing Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6
Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel. . 3.6
Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6
Using Mute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7
Customizing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8
Using Automatic Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9
Using Automatic Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11
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Chapter 4: Special Feature s . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . 1
Fine Tuning Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Using the Surf Feature.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Setting the Sleep Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5
Sound Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack. . . . . 4.6
Extra sound setting (Turbo Sound and Surround) . . . . . . . 4.7
Viewing Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
Viewing the Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
Chapter 5: Tro u b l e s h o o t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . 1
Identifying Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1
A p p e n d i x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A . 1
Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.1
Using Your TV in Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.1
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Chapter One
YO U R NE W T V
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
• Easy-to-use on-screen menu system
• Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off
• Adjustable picture setting that can be stored in the TV’s memory
• Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels
• Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible
• Tri-lingual on-screen displays (English, Spanish, and French)
• A special sleep timer
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Familiarizing Yourself with The TV
F ront/Side Jacks and 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.
For models:
CT21D8BW
CT21D8W / 21D9W
ΠEarphone jack (Option)
Connect a set of external earphones to this
jack for private listening.
´ VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks
Use these jacks to connect a camcorder or
video game.
ˇ TURBO
Press to feel the middle and low sound
effects when watching a music program.
¨ – VOL and VOL +
Press to change the volume or to change
features on the menu.
MENU
Press the VOL+/- buttons simultaneously to
see the menu of TV function. (Same function
as the MENU button on the remote control.)
ˆ CH ▼ and CH▲
Press to change channels or to select features on the menu.
Ø Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on
the TV.
∏ Stand by
Lights up when you turn the power off.
” Power
Press to turn the TV on or off.
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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 2.1 – 2.7.
ΠVIDEO and AUDIO input jacks
Use these jacks to connect a VCR or other
video equipment.
´ VHF/UHF Antenna terminal
Use this terminal to connect an outdoor
antenna or cable system.
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Remote Contro l
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.
ΠPOWER
P ress 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. For example, to
select channel 121, press
+100, then press 2 and 1.
ˆ CH ▲ and CH ▼(Channel)
Press CH ▲ or CH ▼ to
change channels. Also use
with the on-screen menu system.
Ø DISPLAY
Press to see the time, channel,
etc., on-screen. Also press to
exit (quit) the menu system.
∏ SURF
Press when viewing a channel
to automatically return to that
channel after an amount of
time that you set.
˝ MENU
Press this button to see the
easy-to-use menu system.
Ô VOL – and VOL + (Volume)
Press VOL – to lower the volume; press VOL +to raise the
volume. Also use with the
menu system.
SLEEP
Press for the TV to automatically turn off after an amount
of time that you set.
Ò CH.SCAN (Channel Scan)
Press to have the TV automatically scan all of the channels it
has memorized.
Ú PRE-CH (Previous Channel)
Press to see the last channel
you were watching.
Æ TURBO
Press to feel the middle and
low sound effects when
watching a music program.
ı MTS (Option)
Press to select stereo, mono,
or secondary audio program
(SAP).
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” P-STD
Press to adjust the TV picture
by selecting one of the special
factory settings or your own
custom setting.
’ MUTE
Press to mute (silence) the
volume.
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IN 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 2.2.
If you have two antennas, see “Separate
VHF and UHF Antennas,” on page 2.2.
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.
1
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.
2
Plug the adaptor into the
VHF/UHF terminal on the
bottom of the back panel.
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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 a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
1
Connect both antenna
leads to the combiner.
2
Plug the combiner into the
VHF/UHF terminal on the
bottom of the rear panel.
Connecting Cable TV
To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.
Cable without a Cable Box
Because this TV is cable-ready,
1
Plug the incoming cable
into the VHF/UHF antenna
terminal on back of the TV.
you do not need a cable box to view
unscrambled cable channels.
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