Samsung CT-21K5W, CT-21K3W User Manual

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CT-21K3W CT-21K5W

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AA68-02478A-01

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Owner’s Instructions

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Warning! Important

Safety Instructions

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 system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), 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.

Caution: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug.

Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

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ONTENTS

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cable without a Cable Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles

All Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles

some Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV . . . . . . . . 16

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

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 3: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Tu rning the TV On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Viewing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selecting a Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Memorizing the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Selecting the Video Signal-source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method). . . . . . . . 22

Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) . . . . . . . . . 23

Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Channel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Directly Accessing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel . . 24

Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Customizing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using Automatic Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Customizing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using Automatic Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting The On/Off Melody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Chapter 4: Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Fine Tuning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Sound Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack . . . . . 37

Extra sound settings

(Turbo Sound, Surround, or Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Viewing Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” . . . . . 41

How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings:

G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip

Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Identifying Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using Your TV in Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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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 reception problems

• Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible

• Built-in, dual channel speakers

• A special sleep timer

Chapter One

YOUR NEW TV

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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

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.

CH ▼ and CH ▲

Press to change channels. Also press to select various items on the on-screen menu.

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 and off.

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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.

VIDEO INPUT

Video signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices.

AUDIO INPUTS

Audio signals from VCRs, DVD players and similar devices.

AUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUTS

These audio-video signals are identical to A/V signals being displayed on the big screen. (Typically used as the input signals for a recording VCR.)

VHF/UHF

Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system.

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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.

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

CH▲ and CH▼ (Channel Up/Down)

Press CH▲ or CH▼ to change channels. (Also used to highlight selections on the on-screen menus.)

TV/VIDEO

Press to display all of the available video sources (i.e., Antenna/cable, VCR

∏

SURF

Press the SURF button to automatically return to a preferred channel after a user-preset time delay.

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SLEEP

Press to select a preset time interval for automatic shutoff.

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MTS (Multichannel Television Stereo)

Press to choose stereo, mono or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast).

PRE-CH

Tunes to the previous channel.

DISPLAY

Press to see the time, channel, etc., on-screen.



VOL -, VOL +

Press increase or decrease the volume. (Also used to make selections on the on-screen menus.)

Displays the main on-screen menu.

YOUR NEW TV

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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 “rabbit ears”) that has 300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below.

Chapter Two

INSTALLATION

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 bottom of the back panel.

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Connecting Cable TV

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

Cable without a Cable Box

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Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on back of the TV.

Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.

Plug the combiner into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the rear panel.

INSTALLATION

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.

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel.

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INSTALLATION

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

▼

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

This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT,” “VHF OUT,” or simply, “OUT.”

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), 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.)

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

This terminal might be labeled “ANT IN,” “VHF IN,” or simply, “IN.”

Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

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

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Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the 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.

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.

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 11-13). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.

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.)

Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV.

Connect the cable or antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR.

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INSTALLATION

Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV.

Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV.

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 Camcorder Tape” to view your VCR tape.

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

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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 AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR.

Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT 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.

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

INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AUDIO terminals on the rear of the TV.

Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the VIDEO terminal on the rear of the TV.

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

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)

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.

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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.

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.)

▼

Install two AA size batteries.

Make sure to match the “+” and

“

–” ends of the batteries with the

diagram inside the compartment.

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Slide the cover out completely.

INSTALLATION

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OPERATION

Chapter Three

OPERATION

Turning the TV On and Off

Press the POWER button on the remote control.

Yo u can also use the POWER button on the front panel.

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays

Viewing the Menus

Viewing the Display

▼

The on-screen displays

disappear after about twelve seconds.

When Closed Caption has been set, the icon( ) will appear by pressing the Display button.

▼

With the power on, press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has four icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, and Function.

The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty seconds.

▼

You can also use the MENU,

CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons

on the control panel of the TV to make selections.

Press the DISPLAY button. on the remote control.

The on-screen display shows any or all of the following: Active channel, Audio source and the time.

Use the CH▲ and CH▼ buttons to highlight one of the 4 icons. Then press the VOL+ button to access the icon’s submenu. Press the MENU button to exit.

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OPERATION

Selecting a Menu Language

Press MENU twice to exit.

Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French.

Press MENU to display the menu.

Press CH ▼ three times to select “Function”, then press the VOL + button.

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OPERATION

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. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual).

Selecting the Video Signal-source

Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system).

Press MENU to display the menu.

Press CH ▼ two times to select “Channel”, then press the VOL + button.

Repeatedly press VOL + to cycle through these choices: ANT (antenna) STD, HRC or AFN (all cable TV).

Note: STD, HRC and AFN identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area.

At this point the signal source has been selected. Proceed to “Storing Channels in Memory” (next page).

Press MENU twice to exit.

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OPERATION

Press the VOL + button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels.

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)

▼

The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes.

Press the MENU button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the Channel menu.

Press the CH ▼ button to select “Auto program”.

First, select the correct signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, AFN). 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.

After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press the MENU button twice to exit.

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OPERATION

Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

Press the MENU button. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “Channel, ” then press the VOL+ button.

Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to select “Add/Erase”. Press the VOL+ button.

Press the VOL-/+ or number buttons to select the channel you want added or erased.

Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to select “Select”.

Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select “Added” or “Erased”.

Press the MENU button three times to exit.

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OPERATION

Changing Channels

Using the Channel Buttons

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.

Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. For example, to select channel 27, press “2,” then “7.” The TV will change channels when you press the second number.

When you use the number buttons, you can directly select channels that were either erased or not memorized.

To select a channel over 100, press the +100 button. (For channel 122, press “+100,” then “2,” then “2.”)

To change to single-digit channels (0–9) faster, press “0” before the single digit. (For channel “4,” press “0,” then “4.”)

Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel

Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed.

▼

To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel, then use the number button to select the second channel. Then, use the PRE-CH button to quickly alternate between them.

Adjusting the Volume

Press the VOL + or VOL– button to increase or decrease the volume.

Using Mute

At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the Mute button.

Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off. The word “Mute” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen.

To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press either the VOL – or VOL + button.

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OPERATION

Setting the Clock

Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu.

Press the CH ▼ button three times to select “Function.” Press the VOL + button.

Press the CH ▼ button to select “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.

After the hour is entered, press the VOL + button. (at this point the minutes digits will be selected).

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When selecting the hours, be sure to select the proper time of day (AM or PM).

You can change the hours by pressing CH ▲ or CH ▼ repeatedly (or by holding down either of these buttons).

Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to select the correct minutes.

After selecting the correct minutes, press the VOL + button.

Press the MENU button three times to exit.

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The time will appear every time you press DISPLAY.

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OPERATION

Press MENU to display menu.

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.)

Press

VOL – or VOL + repeatedly, until the word “Custom” is selected. (When Custom is highlighted, the words “Adjust” will appear on the screen.)

Press VOL – or VOL + to increase or decrease the value of a particular item.

Press MENU four times to exit.

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After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 5 seconds).

Press CH ▼ to select “Adjust”, then press VOL+. (The words Color Tone, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and Tint will appear on the screen.) Press CH ▲ or CH ▼ to select a particular item.

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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.

• Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.

•Natural: Optimal indoor screen condition.

• Choose Mild (“Mild Contrast”) when viewing the TV in low light, or when playing video games.

• Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal pref- erence (see “Customizing the Picture, page 3.8).

Press MENU to display the menu.

Press VOL - or VOL + to select the “Standard,” “Natural,” “Mild,” or “Custom” picture setting.

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Press the VOL - or VOL + button repeatedly, until the word “Custom” is selected. (When Custom is selected, the words “Adjust” will appear on the screen.)

Press the CH ▼ button to select “Adjust”, then press the VOL+ button. (The words Bass, Treble, and Balance will appear on the screen.)

Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to select a particular item to be changed.

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH ▼ button to select “Sound” menu.

Customizing the Sound

You can use the on-screen menus to adjust the bass, treble, and balance according to individual preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.)

Press the VOL – or VOL + button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item.

Press the MENU button four times to exit.

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Using Automatic Sound Settings

Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Movie,” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by making a selection from the on-screen menu. Or, you can select “Custom,” which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings.

• Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.

• Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts.

• Choose Movies when watching movies.

• Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news).

• Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings.

Press the VOL - or VOL + button repeatedly to select the “Standard,” “Music,” “Movie,” “Speech” or “Custom” sound settings.

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH▼ button to select “Sound” menu.

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Press the CH ▼ button to select “Melody”, then press the VOL+ or VOL– button to select the “On” or “Off”.

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH ▼ button to select “Sound” menu , then press the VOL+ button.

Setting The On/Off Melody

You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is powered On or Off.

Press the MENU button twice to exit.

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Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape

You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV.

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “Channel”, then press the VOL+ button.

Press the CH ▼ button twice to select the “TV/AV”.

Press the VOL+ or VOL- button . You will switch between viewing the signals coming from equipment connected to the TV’s A/V jacks, and the TV signal.

Press the MENU button twice to exit.

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Chapter Four

SPECIAL FEATURES

Fine Tuning Channels

Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.

Select the appropriate channel.

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “Channel” menu, then press the VOL+ button.

Press the CH ▼ button three times to select “Fine tune”, then press the VOL+ button.

Press the VOL+ and VOL- buttons to adjust the fine tuning.

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Press the MENU button to

resume normal viewing.

To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s memory, press the CH ▼ button to select “Select”. Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select “Added”.

To reset the fine tuning to “00”, press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select “Erased”.

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Changing the Screen Size

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the VOL + button to select the “Picture” menu.

Press the CH ▼ button twice to select "Size."

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.

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Using the Surf

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:

While you are watching the channel to which you want to return, press the SURF button. The onscreen display will read “Surf off”.

Press the SURF button again to set the timer in thirty second intervals, up to five minutes.

The time you set will begin counting down on the screen. When the time runs out, the TV will return to the channel you were watching when you set the timer.

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Setting the On/Off Timer

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH ▼ button three times to select "Function" menu, then press the VOL+ button.

Press the CH ▼ button to select "Time", then press the VOL+ button.

Press the CH ▼ button to select "On time".

Press the VOL+ button to select the “On time” hours. (The hours digits will be highlighted.)

Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button repeatedly to select the appropriate hours (i.e., the hour when the TV will turn on.)

Press VOL+ to select the “On time” minutes. (The minutes digits will be highlighted.)

Press CH ▲ or CH ▼ to select the appropriate minutes.

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Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 25).

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When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (AM or PM) appears to the right of the hour.

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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 alter- nate between on and off.)

When finished, press the VOL + button .

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To deactivate the “On time,”

select “Off” during this step.

To set the Off time, press the CH ▼ button to select “Off time.”

Press the VOL + button and set the hours and minutes. (Follow the same procedure as in steps 1~6 above.)

When finished setting the timer, press the MENU button three times to exit.

Press the SLEEP button on the remote control.

Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears (any of the preset values from “Off” to “180”).

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After about 5 seconds, the sleep display will disappear from the screen, and the time interval will be set.

Setting the Sleep Timer

The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 180 minutes).

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Absent Power Off

When you set the timer “On”, your television will eventually be turned off, if you do not operate any controls during the 3 hours after the TV is turned on by timer. This function is available in only the timer “On” mode and will prevent a leakage accident or overheating, caused by your TV left on for a long time due to the timer “On” (when you are away on holiday, for example).

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Sound Features

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack

Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.)

Press the CH▼ button six times to select “MTS”.

Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select “Mono,” “SAP,” or “Stereo.”

Press the MENU button twice to exit

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The text at the bottom of the menu tells you if the incoming audio is stereo, SAP, or mono.

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH▼ button to select the “Sound” menu, then press the VOL+ button.

• Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo.

• Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal.

• Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation.

You can also change the MTS setting by pressing the “MTS” button on the remote control. (When you change channels, MTS is set to “Stereo” automatically. To listen in ‘SAP’ or ‘Mono,’ change the MTS setting.)

• Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo.

• Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal.

• Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation.

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Extra sound settings (Turbo Sound, Surround, or Auto Volume )

•Turbo Sound

Turbo sound suitably emphasizes both higher and lower bands of sound (and includes other effects).

• Surround

“Surround” converts a monaural sound signal into two identical left and right channels. Once the “Surround” is set to “On” or “Off”, the setting applies to the sound effects such as Standard, Music, Movie and Speech.

• Auto Volume

Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you 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.

Press the CH▼ button five times to select “Turbo sound”.

Press the VOL + button to select “On”.

Press the MENU button twice to exit

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH▼ button to select the “Sound” menu, then press the VOL + button.

You can set Surround and Auto volume the same way as setting Turbo sound.

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Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur during closed caption transmissions, especially those of live events. There may be a small delay before captions appear when you change channels. These are not malfunctions of the TV.

Press the VOL+ or VOL – button to turn closed captioning on/off.

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In caption mode, captions appear at the bottom of the screen, and they usually cover only a small portion of the picture.

In text mode, information unrelated to the program, such as news or weather, is displayed. Text often covers a large portion of the screen.

Press the CH ▼ button to select “Mode.”

Press the VOL – or VOL + button to select “Caption” or “Text.”

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. Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape’s packaging: .

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “Function” menu.

Press the VOL+ button.

Press the CH ▼ button twice to select the “Caption” menu, then press the VOL+ button.

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Depending on the particular broadcast, it might be necessary to make changes to “Channels” and “Field”: Use the CH ▲, CH ▼, VOL + and VOL - buttons to make the changes. (Follow the same procedure as in steps 3~4 above.) Press the MENU button three times to exit.

Different channels and fields display different information: Field 2 carries additional information that supplements the information in Field 1. (For example, Channel 1 may have subtitles in English, while Channel 2 has subtitles in Spanish.)

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Using the V-Chip

The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed.

Note : When the V-chip feature is active, channel-auto program features do not function.

Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN)

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “Function” menu.

Press the VOL+ button.

Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “V-chip” menu.

Press the VOL+ button.

After entering a valid PIN number, the “V-chip” screen will appear. Press the CH ▼ button three times and highlight “Change pin.”

While the “Change pin” field is selected, press the VOL + button. The Change pin screen will appear. Choose any 4-digits for your PIN and enter them.

As soon as the 4 digits are entered, the “Confirm new pin” screen appears. Re-enter the same 4 digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN has been memorized. Press the MENU button three times to exit.

The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is

“0-0-0-0.”

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Note: If you forget the PIN, press the remote-control keys in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0:

POWER OFF ➜ MUTE ➜ 8 ➜ 2 ➜ 4 ➜ POWER ON.

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How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines”

First, set up a personal identification number (PIN), and enable the V-Chip. (See previous section.) Parental restrictions can be set up using either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating.

How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “Function” menu.

Press the VOL+ button.

Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “V-chip” menu.

Press the VOL+ button.

The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4digit PIN number.

The “V-Chip” screen will appear, and “V-Chip lock” will be selected (turns blue color).

To enable the V-Chip feature, press the VOL + button so that the “V-Chip lock” field is Yes. (Pressing VOL + will alternate between Yes and No.)

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “Function” menu.

Press the VOL+ button.

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Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “V-chip” menu.

Press the VOL+ button.

The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4digit PIN number.

The “V-chip” screen will appear. Press the CH ▼ button, and highlight the field for “TV guidelines.”

Press the VOL + button. The “TV guidelines” screen will appear. Press the CH ▲, CH ▼ buttons to highlight one of the six age-based categories:

TV-Y Young children TV-Y7 Children 7 and over

-------------------------------------TV-G General audience TV-PG Parental guidance TV-14 Viewers 14 and over TV-MA Mature audience

At this point, one of the TV-Ratings is highlighted (blue color).

Press the VOL + button: Depending on your existing setup, a letter “U” or “B” will start blinking. (U= Unblocked, B= Blocked)

While the “U” or ”B” is red, press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to block or unblock the category.

Press the MENU button once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be highlighted, and no letters will blink. To exit this screen, press MENU again. To select a different TV-Rating, press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button and then repeat the process.

Note 1: The TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA have additional options. See the next step to change any of the following sub-ratings:

FV: Fantasy violence D: Dialog L: Offensive language S: Sexual situation V: Violence

Note 2: The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories that are “more restrictive.” For example, if you block “TV-Y” category, then TV-Y7 will automatically be blocked. Similarly, if you block the TV-G category, then all the categories in the “young adult” group will be blocked (TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA). The sub-ratings (D, L, S, V) work together similarly. (See next section.)

Note: These categories consist of two separate groups: TV-Y and TV-Y7 (young children through age 7), and TV-G through TV-MA (everybody else).

The restrictions for these two groups work independently: If a household includes very young children as well as young adults, the TV guidelines must be set up separately for each age group. (See next step.)

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How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG13, R, NC-17, X

The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. (Eventually, movie videocassettes will be encoded with MPAA ratings.) When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).

How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings:

First, highlight one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page).

Next, while the TV-Rating is highlighted (BLUE), repeatedly press the VOL + button. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D or V).

A blinking letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed for each sub-rating. While the “U” or “B” is blinking, press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to change the sub-rating.

Press MENU once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be highlighted (BLUE), and no letters will blink. To exit this screen, press MENU again. To select a different TV-Rating, press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button and then repeat the process.

Note: The V-chip will automatically block certain categories that are “More restrictive”. For example, if you block “L” sub-rating in TV-PG, then the “L” sub-ratings in TV-14 and TV-MA will automatically be blocked.

Press the MENU button three times to clear all the screens. (Or proceed to the next section, and set up additional restrictions based on the MPAA codes).

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “Function” menu.

Press the VOL+ button.

Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “V-chip” menu.

Press the VOL+ button.

The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4digit PIN number.

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How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”)

If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: “Excessive rating.”

To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using the number buttons. Under certain conditions (depending on the rating of the local TV programs) the V-Chip might lock out all the channels. In this case, use the V-Chip function for an “emergency escape”:

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “Function” menu and press the VOL + button. Press the CH ▼ button three times to highlight the “V-chip” menu and press the VOL + button.

Enter your PIN number, and press the VOL + button to temporarily disable the V-Chip Lock.

Repeatedly press the CH ▼ button to select a particular MPAA category. Pressing the CH ▼ button will cycle through the MPAA categories:

G General audience (no restrictions).

PG Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13 PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned).

R R (Restricted. Children under 17 should

be accompanied by an adult).

NC-17 No children under age 17.

X X (Adults only).

NR Not rated.

The “V-chip” screen will appear. Press the CH ▼ button twice, and select “MPAA rating.”

While “MPAA rating” is selected, press the VOL + button. The “MPAA rating” screen will appear.

While a particular category is selected, press VOL + to activate it. A letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed. Press CH ▲ or CH ▼ to select “U” or”B”.

Press MENU four times to save the settings and to clear all screens.

Note: The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is “more restrictive.” For example, if you block the “PG-13” category, then “R,” “NC-17,” and “X” will automatically be blocked also.

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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 service center.

Identifying Problems

Chapter Five

TROUBLESHOOTING

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. Try another channel.

Press the TV/VIDEO button. Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the antenna connections.

No color, wrong colors or tints. Make sure the program is broadcast in color.

Adjust the picture settings. If the set is moved or turned in a different direction, the power should be OFF for at least 30 minutes.

Picture rolls vertically. Adjust the antenna.

Check all wire connections.

The TV operates erratically Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try

operating it again.

The TV won’t turn on. Make sure the wall outlet is working.

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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.

• Keep the ventilation openings clear; do not place the TV on a soft surface, such as cloth or paper.

• Place the TV in a vertical position only.

Liquids

• Do not handle liquids near or on the TV. Liquids that spill into it can cause serious damage.

Cabinet

• Never open the cabinet or touch the parts inside.

• Wipe your TV with a clean, dry cloth. Never use water, cleaning fluids, wax, or

chemicals.

• Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet.

Temperature

• If your TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, unplug the power cord, and allow at least two hours for moisture that may have formed inside the unit to dry completely.

Using Your TV in Another Country

If you plan to take your TV with you to a foreign country, please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world. A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies.

Specifications

APPENDIX

Model

Voltage

Frequency of Operation

Power Consumption

CT-21K3W / CT-21K5W

AC 100-240V

50/60Hz

90 W