Samsung CL-25M6W, Owner'S Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Instructions COLOR TELEVISION CL21M6W CL25M6W CL29M6W CL29M9W CL29V5W CL25M5W CL29M5W CT29V10 CT25M6W CT29K10W AA68 02585C 00 ENG 02585C E FRONT COVER 2 7 03 9 33 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ... 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 Important One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U ...

Page 3: ...fall causing injury to people and or damage to the TV Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table 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 ...

Page 4: ...arge 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 cor...

Page 5: ...3 Connecting a VCR 2 4 Connecting an S VHS VCR 2 6 Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV 2 7 Connecting a DVD Player 2 7 Connecting a Camcorder 2 8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 2 9 Chapter 3 Operation 3 1 Turning the TV On and Off 3 1 Plug Play Feature 3 1 Viewing the Menus and On Screen Displays 3 3 Viewing the Menus 3 3 Viewing the Display 3 3 Selecting a Menu Language 3 4 ...

Page 6: ...e Your VCR 4 1 Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box 4 3 Fine Tuning Channels 4 4 Changing the Screen Size 4 5 Digital Noise Reduction 4 6 Tilt 4 7 Using the Surf Feature 4 8 Setting the On Off Timer 4 9 Setting the Sleep Timer 4 10 Sound Features 4 11 Choosing a Multi Channel Sound MTS Soundtrack 4 11 Extra Sound Settings Turbo Sound Surround or Auto Volume 4 12 Viewing Closed ...

Page 7: ... 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 02585C E CHAPTER 1 2 7 0...

Page 8: ...ur TV s fea tures VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume Also used to select items on the on screen menu ˇ 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 ˆ STAND BY indicator Lights up when you turn the power off Ø POWER Press to turn the TV on and off CL21M6W CL25M6W CL29M6W...

Page 9: ...r information on connecting equipment see pages 2 1 2 8 Œ AUDIO INPUTS Audio signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices VIDEO INPUT Video signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices ˇ S VIDEO INPUT CL29M6W CL29M9W Connect to an S VHS VCR or DVD player HEADPHONE Connect a set of external headphones to this jack for private lis tening 02585C E CHAPTER 1 2 7 03 9 36 AM Page 3 ...

Page 10: ... signals for a record ing VCR VIDEO INPUT Video signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices ˇ AUDIO INPUTS Audio signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices DVD AUDIO INPUTS INPUT 2 Use these jacks to connect the audio signals from a DVD player when using the DVD video input jacks When not using the DVD jacks these audio jacks function as audio for Video 2 or S VIDEO ˆ S VIDEO INPUT CL...

Page 11: ...CH or CH to change channels Also used to highlight selections on the on screen menus P STD Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings or select your personal cus tomized picture settings TV Press to use your remote control to operate your TV VCR Press to use your remote control to operate your VCR CABLE Press to use your remote control to operate a cable box SET Use this...

Page 12: ...the tape in your VCR PAUSE Press to pause your VCR s tape PIP Controls Not available SWAP Exchanges the video signal that is currently displayed on the main screen with the signal in the PIP window TV VIDEO Press to select one of the available signal sources for the PIP window PIP SIZE Press this button to control the PIP window Press repeatedly to cycle through this sequence PIP ON with large win...

Page 13: ...s i e Antenna cable VCR SURF Press the SURF button to automati cally return to a preferred channel after a user preset time delay SLEEP Press to select a preset time inter val for automatic shutoff MTS Multichannel Television Stereo Press to choose stereo mono or Separate Audio Program SAP broadcast PRE CH Tunes to the previous channel Ô DISPLAY Press to see the time channel etc on screen Also pre...

Page 14: ...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 Chapter Two INSTALLATION 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 th...

Page 15: ... 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 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner Antennas with 75 ohm ...

Page 16: ...els 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 1 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 2 ...

Page 17: ...ou have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system according to the instructions on pages 2 1 2 3 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 view ing 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 ...

Page 18: ...bles between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV 5 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 02585C E CHAPTER 2 2 7 03 9 36 AM Page 5 ...

Page 19: ... 2 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the 2 AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV 1 To begin follow steps 1 3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV Connecting an S VHS VCR CL21M6W CL25M6W CL29M6W CL29M9WCL29V5W CL29M5W CT25M6W CT29V10 CT29K10W Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S Video signal from an S VHS VCR This connect...

Page 20: ...T Y Pb Pr jacks on the DVD player 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 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR 2 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on...

Page 21: ...the camcorder They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder 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 Also see Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape on page 3 16 The audio video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder If not check your local electronics...

Page 22: ...te control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV Assuming typical TV usage the bat teries last for about one year 2 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 1 Slide the cover out com pletely INSTALLATION 02585C E CHAPTER 2 2 7 03 9 36 AM Page 9 ...

Page 23: ...the TV is initially powered On five basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently Setting the language Video signal source Ant input check Auto pro gram and Clock 2 Press the VOL or VOL button to select the desired language Press the MENU button to enter the language and then the Channel menu is automatically displayed 3 Press the VOL or VOL button to select the desired video sign...

Page 24: ... pressing the CH or CH button refer to Setting the clock on page 3 10 6 When you have finished press the MENU button The message Enjoy your watching is displayed 7 If you want to reset this feature 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the CH button three times to select the Function menu and press the VOL button 3 Press the CH button to select Plug Play and press the VOL but ton The message Plug Play i...

Page 25: ... 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 1 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 2 Use the CH and CH buttons...

Page 26: ...Menu Language 3 Press MENU twice to exit 2 Press VOL to select the appropriate language English Spanish or French 1 Press MENU to display the menu Press CH three times to select Function then press the VOL but ton 02585C E CHAPTER 3 2 7 03 9 35 AM Page 4 ...

Page 27: ...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 1 Press MENU to display the menu Press CH two times to select Channel then press the VOL button Labeling 2 Repeatedly press VOL to cycle through these choices ANT antenna STD HRC or IRC all cable TV Labeling Note STD HRC a...

Page 28: ... the MENU button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the Channel menu 2 Press the CH button to select Auto program Labeling 1 First select the correct signal source ANT STD HRC IRC See steps 1 2 on previous page Press the MENU button then press the CH but ton twice to select Channel then press the VOL button Labeling 4 After all the available channels are stored the Aut...

Page 29: ...he VOL but ton Labeling 2 Press the CH or CH button to select Add Erase Press the VOL button Labeling 3 Press the VOL or num ber buttons to select the channel you want added or erased 4 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 02585C E CHAPTER 3 2 7 03 9 35 AM Page 7 ...

Page 30: ...lect 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 1 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 the...

Page 31: ...e VOL button Labeling 3 Press the CH button to select Labeling Press the VOL button to begin labeling The left most field will be highlighted Each label has four fields See top paragraph Labeling 4 Press the CH or CH button to select a letter a number or a blank Pressing the CH button results in this sequence A B Z blank 0 1 9 Note You cannot select Labeling in the A V mode 5 Press the VOL button ...

Page 32: ...s the CH or CH button repeat edly until the correct hour appears After the hour is entered press the VOL button at this point the minutes digits will be selected 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 4 Press the CH or CH button to select the correct minutes After...

Page 33: ...hen Custom is highlighted the words Adjust will appear on the screen 4 Press VOL or VOL to increase or decrease the value of a particular item Press MENU four times to exit After adjusting an item the gauge will automatically disappear after about 5 seconds 3 Press CH to select Adjust then press VOL The words Color Tone Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color and Tint will appear on the screen Press C...

Page 34: ... your personalized picture settings Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is bright light in the room Standard Optimal indoor screen condition Choose Movie 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 11 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 Pr...

Page 35: ...ss the CH or CH button to select a particu lar item to be changed 1 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 4 Press the VOL or VOL button to increase or decreas...

Page 36: ...sonalized 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 2 Press the VOL or VOL button repeatedly to select the Standard Music Movie Speech or Custom sound settings 1 Press the...

Page 37: ...tton 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 Melody You can hear clear melody sound when the TV is powered On or Off 3 Press the MENU button twice to exit 02585C E CHAPTER 3 2 7 03 9 36 AM Page 15 ...

Page 38: ...ton to display the menu Press the CH button twice to select Channel then press the VOL button Labeling 2 Press the CH button twice to select the TV AV Labeling 3 Press the VOL or VOL button You will switch between viewing the signals com ing from equipment con nected to the TV s A V jacks and the TV signal 4 Press the MENU button twice to exit 02585C E CHAPTER 3 2 7 03 9 36 AM Page 16 ...

Page 39: ... both digits of the VCR code listed on the next page for your brand of VCR 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 Press the POWER button on the remote control Your VCR should turn on If your VCR turns on your remote control is now set correctly If your VCR does not turn on repeat steps 2 3 and 4 but try one of the...

Page 40: ...4 2 CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES VCR Codes 02585C E CHAPTER 4 2 7 03 9 34 AM Page 2 ...

Page 41: ...e box If no other codes are listed try each cable box code 00 through 35 6 Once your remote control is set up press the CABLE button any time you want to use the remote to operate your cable box When your remote control is in the CABLE mode the volume buttons still control your TV s vol ume Also the VCR control buttons PLAY PAUSE etc will still operate your VCR 2 On your Samsung remote control pre...

Page 42: ...button Labeling 2 Press the CH button three times to select Fine tune then press the VOL button Labeling 3 Press the VOL and VOL buttons to adjust the fine tuning Press the MENU button to resume normal viewing 4 To store the fine tuning setting in the TV s memo ry press the CH button to select Select Press the VOL or VOL button to select Added To reset the fine tuning to 0 press the VOL or VOL but...

Page 43: ...e Picture menu 2 Press the CH button to select Size 3 Press the VOL or VOL button repeatedly to select Normal or Zoom Press the MENU button twice to exit Normal Sets the picture to 4 3 normal mode This is a standard TV screen size Zoom Magnifies the size of the picture on screen SPECIAL FEATURES 02585C E CHAPTER 4 2 7 03 9 34 AM Page 5 ...

Page 44: ...ic and ghosting that may appear on the screen 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 Digital NR 3 Press the VOL or VOL button to select Digital NR On Press the MENU button to exit SPECIAL FEATURES Pressing the VOL or VOL but ton will alternate between On and Off 02585C E CHAPTER 4 2 7 03 9 34 AM Page 6 ...

Page 45: ...pending on the 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 the Picture menu 2 Press the CH button to select Tilt 3 press the VOL or VOL buttons to adjust the Tilt Press the MENU button to exit SPECIAL FEATURES 02585C E CHAPTER 4 2 7 03 9 34 AM Page 7 ...

Page 46: ... After 5 minutes the TV will return to the original channel To use the Surf 1 While you are watching the channel to which you want to return press the R SURF button The on screen display will read Surf off 2 Press the R SURF button again to set the timer in thirty second intervals up to five minutes 3 The time you set will begin counting down on the screen When the time runs out the TV will return...

Page 47: ...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 4 Press VOL to select the On time minutes The minutes digits will be highlighted Press CH or CH to select the appropriate minutes Before using the timer you must set the TV s clock See Setting the Clock on page 3 10 When you set...

Page 48: ...mote control 2 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears any of the preset values from Off to 180 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 Absent Power Off When you set the timer On your...

Page 49: ... 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 C...

Page 50: ... 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 automati cally 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 2 Press the CH button to select Turbo sound 3 Press the VOL button to select O...

Page 51: ... hearing impaired or foreign language trans lations All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs so home record ed video tapes also provide closed captions Most pre recorded commercial video tapes pro vide closed captions as well Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape s packaging 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH...

Page 52: ...ilt demonstration 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button to select the Function menu Press the VOL button 2 Press the CH button to select Demonstration menu Press the VOL button 3 Each of the menu options is displayed in turn When you wish to stop the demonstration press any button on the remote con trol 02585C E CHAPTER 4 2 7 03 9 34 AM Page 14 ...

Page 53: ...ust 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 a...

Page 54: ...ipe 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 foreig...