Page 2 - Safety Instructions; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT; This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning; CAUTION
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...
Page 3 - Thank You for Choosing Samsung; • Follow all operating instructions.
S AFETY 1 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...
Page 5 - O N T E N T S
C ONTENTS 1 C O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . 1 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1Familiarizing Yourself with The TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Front Panel Buttons . ...
Page 7 - List of Features; • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off; C h a p t e r O n e; O U R; T V
C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV 1 .1 List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit thatincludes 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 • Adjustab...
Page 8 - Familiarizing Yourself with The TV
1 .2 C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV F ront Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screenmenu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Y O U R N E W T V Œ M E N U Press to see an on-...
Page 9 - F ront/Side Panel Jacks
C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV 1 .3 Y O U R N E W T V F ront/Side Panel Jacks You can use the Side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasion-ally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, seepages 2.1 Р2.8.) ΠA U D I O I N P U T S Audio s...
Page 10 - Rear Panel Jacks
1 .4 C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV Y O U R N E W T V 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 DV...
Page 12 - Remote Contro l
1 .6 C HAPTER O NE : Y OUR N EW TV Remote Contro l ¯ VCR Contro l s • REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape in yourVCR. • S T O P Press this button to stop a tapeduring play, record, rewind orfast forward. If the button ispressed during Full-Automaticplay, the function will be can-celled. • P L AY Pre...
Page 14 - Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas; Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads; C h a p t e r Tw o; N S TA L L AT I O N
2 .1 C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 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 antenna...
Page 15 - Connecting Cable TV; To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.; Cable without a Cable Box
C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 2 .2 Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cableinto the VHF/UHF antennaterminal on back of the TV. Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to viewunscrambled...
Page 17 - Connecting a VCR; if you have not yet
C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 2 .4 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cablebox and the B–IN terminalon the A/B switch. 5 Connect another cablebetween the other OUTterminal on the splitterand the A–IN terminal onthe RF (A/B) switch. 6 Connect the last coaxialcable betwe...
Page 19 - Make sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number “2”.
C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 2 .6 I N S TA L L AT I O N 3 Connect an S-video cablebetween the S-VIDEO OUTjack on the VCR and the S-VIDEO INPUT jack onthe TV. An S-video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.) Make sure the jacks you are using are u...
Page 20 - (The VCR input jacks might be either on the front or on back of the VCR.)
2 .7 C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD Player (Option) The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player's owner's manual. 1 Connect a set of audiocables between the AUD...
Page 21 - Connecting a Camcorder
C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 2 .8 I N S TA L L AT I O N 2 Connect an audio cablebetween the AUDIO OUT-PUT jack on the cam-corder and the AUDIOterminals on the side ofthe TV. 3 Connect a video cablebetween the VIDEO OUT-PUT jack on the cam-corder and the VIDEO ter-minal on the side of theTV. 1 Locat...
Page 22 - Remove the batteries and store; Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
2 .9 C HAPTER T WO : I NSTALLATION 3 Replace the cover. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’tbe using the remote control for along time. The remote control can be used upto about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the bat-teries last for about one year.)...
Page 23 - C h a p t e r T h r e e; P E R AT I O N; You can also use the POWER button on the front panel.
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .1 C h a p t e r T h r e e O P E R AT I O N 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Plug &Play” is displayed. It flickers for a little whileand then the “Language”menu is automatically displayed. Turning the TV On and Off Pr...
Page 25 - Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays; Viewing the Menus
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .3 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 press- ing the Display button. 1 With the powe...
Page 26 - Selecting a Menu Language
O P E R AT I O N 3 .4 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Selecting a Menu Language 3 Press MENU twice to exit. 2 Press VOL + to select the appropriate language:English, Spanish, orFrench. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH ▼ three times to select “Function”,then press the VOL + but- ton.
Page 27 - Memorizing the Channels; and; Selecting the Video Signal-sourc e
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .5 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 eli...
Page 28 - Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method); The TV automatically cycles; button at any time
O P E R AT I O N 3 .6 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 Press the VOL + button. The TV will begin memorizing all of theavailable channels. Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channelsand stores them in memory. Thistakes about one to ...
Page 29 - Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .7 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “Channel”,then press the VOL+ but- ton. 2 Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to select“Add/Erase”.Press the VOL+ button. 3 Press the VOL-/+ or n...
Page 30 - Changing Channels; Using the Channel Buttons; or; , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the; Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.; To select a channel over 100, press the; Adjusting the Volume; Using Mute
O P E R AT I O N 3 .8 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 Press the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button to change channels. When you press CH ▲ or CH ▼ , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorize...
Page 31 - Labeling the Channels; next to the channel number.; Note: You cannot select
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .9 Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of four fields, where each field is a letter, a num- ber, “*”, or a blank. When the DISPLAY butt...
Page 32 - Setting the Clock; When selecting the hours, be sure; The time will appear every time
O P E R AT I O N 3 .10 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Setting the Clock 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screenmenu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select“Function”. Press the VOL + button. 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select “Time” menu. Press the VOL + button: The Time menu willappea...
Page 33 - Customizing the Picture; After adjusting an item, the gauge
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .11 1 Press MENU to display menu. Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, andsharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. Se...
Page 34 - Using Automatic Picture Settings; Dynamic
O P E R AT I O N 3 .12 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, and “Movie”) thatare preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, or Movie by mak-ing a selection from the menu. Or, you c...
Page 35 - Customizing the Sound
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .13 2 Press the VOL - or VOL + button repeatedly, untilthe word “Custom” isselected.(When Custom is select-ed, the words “Adjust”will appear on thescreen.) 3 Press the CH ▼ button to select “Adjust”, thenpress the VOL+ button. (The words Bass, Trebl...
Page 36 - Using Automatic Sound Settings; Standard
O P E R AT I O N 3 .14 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 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 theon-screen menu. Or, you can select “C...
Page 37 - Setting The On/Off Melody; You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is powered On or Off.
O P E R AT I O N C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION 3 .15 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select “Melody”, thenpress the VOL+ or VOL– button to select the “On”or “Off”. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button to select “Sound” menu ,then press the VOL+ but- ton. Setting The On/Off...
Page 38 - Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape
O P E R AT I O N 3 .16 C HAPTER T HREE : TV O PERATION Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR orCamcorder signal on the TV. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button twice to select“Channel”, then press the VOL+ button. ...
Page 39 - C h a p t e r F o u r; P E C I A L; Customizing Your Remote Control; Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR or DVD; The remote control has four; If your VCR or DVD does not turn; When your remote control is in the
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .1 C h a p t e r F o u r S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Customizing Your Remote Control (CL21M6W/CL25M6W/CL29M6W/CL29M9W/CL21A8W/CL21S8W/CL29K3W) Your TV comes equipped with a “universal” remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote can ...
Page 41 - If your cable box does not turn; When your remote control is
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .3 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Cable Box Codes 4 Enter both digits of the cable box code listed below for yourbrand of cable box . Make sure you enter both digits of the code, even if the first digit is a“0.” (If more than one code listed,try the first one.) 5 ...
Page 42 - Fine Tuning Channels; Press the MENU button to
4 .4 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Select the appropriatechannel. Press the MENU button to display the menu.Press the CH ▼ button twice to select “Channel”menu, then press the VOL+ button. 2 P...
Page 43 - Changing the Screen Size; Zoom : Magnifies the size of the picture on screen.
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .5 Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the VOL + button to select the “Picture” menu. 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select "Size". 3 Press the VOL + or VOL - button repeatedly toselect “Normal” or“Zoom”. Press the MEN...
Page 44 - Digital Noise Reduction
4 .6 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the DigitalNoise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear onthe screen. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the VOL + ...
Page 45 - Tilt
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .7 Tilt (CL29M6W/CL29M9W/CL29K3W/CL29M5W) Due to the Earth’s magnetic field there may be same minor image tilt depending onthe TV’s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the VOL + button to select ...
Page 46 - Using the Surf Feature
4 .8 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Using the Surf Feature This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after a certainamount of time. For example, you may be watching a channel when commercialsstart. You can set the Surf to “5 minutes”, t...
Page 47 - Setting the On/Off Timer; Before using the timer, you must
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .9 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select"Function" menu, thenpress the VOL+ button. 2 Press the CH ▼ button to select "Time", then pressthe V...
Page 48 - Setting the Sleep Timer; If no function buttons
4 .10 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 5 Press the VOL + button to select “On/Off.” Press the CH ▲ (or CH ▼ ) button to turn the on-timer “On.” (Repeatedlypressing the CH ▲ or CH ▼ button will alter- nate between on and off.) 6 When finished, press the VOL + button . ...
Page 49 - Sound Features; The text at the bottom of the
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .11 Sound Features Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, ora Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation.Sometimes SAP has unrelated i...
Page 50 - • Turbo Sound
4 .12 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Extra sound settings (Turbo Sound, Surround, or Auto Volume ) • Turbo Sound Turbo sound suitably emphasizes both higher and lower bands of sound (and includesother effects). • Surround “Surround” converts a monaural sound signal ...
Page 51 - caption mode; In; text mode; , information unrelated; Viewing Closed Captions; and on the tape’s packaging:; Different channels and fields
C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES 4 .13 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur duringclosed caption transmissions, especial-ly those of live events. There may be asmall delay before captions appearwhen you change channels. These arenot malfunctions of the ...
Page 52 - Viewing the Demonstration
4 .14 C HAPTER F OUR : S PECIAL F EATURES S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view thein built demonstration. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button to select the “Function”m...
Page 53 - Identifying Problems; C h a p t e r F i v e; R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; Problem; Poor picture
C HAPTER F IVE : T ROUBLESHOOTING 5 .1 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 C h a p t e r F i v e T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Problem Possi...
Page 54 - Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV; Placement; Using Your TV in Another Country; P P E N D I X
A .1 A PPENDIX Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow theseguidelines 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 ap...
