Samsung CT-15K9MJ, Owner'S Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Instructions COLOR TELEVISION CT 21M16MJ CT 21N30MJ CT 17N11MJ CT 15K9MJ CT 15N30MJ Register your product at www samsung com global register ...

Page 2: ...Connecting a VCR 12 Connecting a Camcorder 13 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 14 Chapter 3 Operation 15 Turning the TV On and Off 15 Viewing the Menus and On Screen Displays 15 Viewing the Menus 15 Viewing the Display 15 Selecting a Menu Language 16 Memorizing the Channels 17 Selecting the Video Signal source 17 Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method 18 Adding and Erasing Channels ...

Page 3: ...Size 27 Using the Surf Feature 28 Extra Sound Settings 29 Setting the On Off Timer 30 Setting the Sleep Timer 31 Viewing Closed Captions 32 Viewing the Demonstration 33 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 34 Identifying Problems 34 Appendix 35 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 35 Using Your TV in Another Country 35 Specifications 35 ...

Page 4: ...ecial 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 Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible A special sleep timer Chapter One YOUR NEW TV ...

Page 5: ...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 You can use the CH or CH button switch on the TV when it is standby mode 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 ...

Page 6: ... information on connecting equipment see page 13 Œ AUDIO INPUT Audio signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices VIDEO INPUT Video signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices ˇ HEADPHONE Connect a set of external headphones to this jack for private listening Note There are no side panel jacks in the CT 15K9MJ CT 15N30MJ CT 21N30MJ models Œ VIDEO INPUT Video signals from VCRs DVD player...

Page 7: ...s to select a preset time inter val for automatic shutoff MENU Displays the main on screen menu PRE CH Tunes to the previous channel TV VIDEO Press to display all of the available video sources i e Antenna Cable VCR CH and CH Channel Up Down Press CH or CH to change channels Ô INFO Press to see the time channel etc on screen EXIT Press to exit the menu Ò Up Down Left Right œ ENTER Press to select ...

Page 8: ...ntennas see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas on next page Antennas with 300 ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off air antenna such as a roof antenna or rabbit ears that has 300 ohm twin flat leads follow the directions below 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 ad...

Page 9: ...2 Plug the combiner into the VHF UHF terminal on the bottom of the rear panel Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV one VHF and one UHF you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV This procedure requires an optional combiner adaptor available at most electronics shops 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner Antennas w...

Page 10: ...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 Connect this cable...

Page 11: ...rminal on the RF A B switch and the VHF UHF terminal on the rear of the TV 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 your TV to the cable box s output channel which is usually channel 3 or 4 Incoming Cable Cable Box RF A B Switch Sp...

Page 12: ...ial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV 4 Connect a set of audio cable between the AUDIO OUT jack on the VCR and the AUDIO jack 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 ...

Page 13: ... 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 24 The audio video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder If not check your local electronics store Camcorde...

Page 14: ...for a long time The remote 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 AAA 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 ...

Page 15: ...U 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 1 Press the INFO button on the remote control The on screen display shows any or all of the following Active channe...

Page 16: ... Spanish or French Press the EXIT button to exit the menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Function then press the œ œ or button Language œ œ English Time Caption Demonstration Function Move Select Exit Language œ œ English Time Caption Demonstration Function Move Select Exit ...

Page 17: ...y the type of signal source that is connected to the TV i e an antenna or a cable system 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Channel then press the œ œ or button 2 Repeatedly press the œ œ or button to cycle through these choices ANT antenna STD HRC or IRC all cable TV Press the EXIT button to exit the menu Note STD HRC and IRC identify various types of cable ...

Page 18: ...n to the Channel menu 2 Press the or button to select Auto Program 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 or button to select Channel then press the œ œ or button 4 After all the available channels are stored the channel menu reappears Press the EXIT button to exit the menu Auto Program ANT 30 Exit ANT CATV œ œ A...

Page 19: ...ss the œ œ or number buttons to select the channel you want added or erased 4 Press the or button to select Select Press the œ œ or button to select Added or Erased Press the EXIT button to exit the menu ANT CATV œ œ ANT Auto Program TV AV œ œ TV Fine Tune Add Erase Channel Move Select Exit Channel ANT 11 Select Erased Channel Move Select Exit Channel ANT 12 Select Erased Channel Move Select Exit ...

Page 20: ...nnel 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...

Page 21: ...ust then press the œ œ or button The words Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color and Tint will appear on the screen After adjusting an item the gauge will automatically disappear after about 5 seconds 3 Press the or button to select a particular item then press the œ œ or but ton to increase or decrease the value of a particular item Press the EXIT button to exit the menu Contrast 100 Mode œ œ Dynam...

Page 22: ...ction from the menu Or you can select Custom which automatically recalls 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 preference see ...

Page 23: ...the proper time of day AM or PM You can change the hours by pressing or repeatedly or by holding down either of these buttons 4 After the hour is entered press the button at this point the minutes dig its will be selected Press the or button to select the correct min utes Press the EXIT button to exit the menu The time will appear every time you press the INFO button Language œ œ English Time Capt...

Page 24: ... will switch between viewing the signals com ing from equipment con nected to the TV s A V jacks and the TV signal Press the EXIT button to exit the menu Alternate method Simply press the TV VIDEO button on the remote control to select an External Signal Source AV ANT CATV œ œ ANT Auto Program TV AV œ œ TV Fine Tune Add Erase Channel Move Select Exit ANT CATV œ œ ANT Auto Program TV AV œ œ TV Fine...

Page 25: ...e œ œ or but ton to select Erased Press the EXIT button to exit the menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Channel then press the œ œ or button 3 Press the œ œ and but tons to adjust the fine tun ing ANT CATV œ œ ANT Auto Program TV AV œ œ TV Fine Tune Add Erase Channel Move Select Exit Fine Tune 0 Select Erased Channel Move Adjust Exit Fine Tune 3 Select Er...

Page 26: ... Warm Press the EXIT button to exit the menu 1 Press the MENU button to display menu Press the œ œ or button to select Picture Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust Color Tone Cool Size Normal Picture Move Select Exit Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust Color Tone Cool Size Normal Picture Move Select Exit Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust Color Tone Normal Size Normal Picture Move Select Exit ...

Page 27: ...rd TV screen size Zoom Magnifies the size of the picture on screen 2 Press the or button to select Size 1 Press the MENU button to display menu Press the œ œ or button to select Picture Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust Color Tone Cool Size Normal Picture Move Select Exit Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust Color Tone Cool Size Zoom Picture Move Select Exit Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust Color Tone Cool Size Normal Picture Mo...

Page 28: ...se 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 to the channel you were watching when you set the timer Surf Of...

Page 29: ...ust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound out put when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low 2 Press the œ œ or button to select On or Off Press the EXIT button to exit the menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Sound menu then press the œ œ or button Auto Volume Off Sound Move Select...

Page 30: ... See Setting the Clock on page 23 When you set the hours make sure the correct time of day AM or PM appears to the right of the hour 1 Press the MENU button to display the on screen menu Press the or button to select Function then press the œ œ or button 2 Press the or button to select Time then press the œ œ or button The Time menu will appear on the screen Language œ œ English Time Caption Demon...

Page 31: ...proce dure as in steps 3 6 above Press the EXIT button to exit the menu Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the appro priate 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 1...

Page 32: ...ed 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 2 Press the or button to select the Caption then press the œ œ or button 5 Depending on the particular broadcast it might be necessary to make changes to Channels and Field Use the œ œ and bu...

Page 33: ... the on screen menu Press the or button to select Function then press the œ œ or button Language œ œ English Time Caption Demonstration Function Move Select Exit Language œ œ English Time Caption Demonstration Function Move Select Exit 3 Each of the menu options is displayed in turn When you wish to stop the demonstration press any button on the remote control Press the EXIT button to exit the men...

Page 34: ...annel 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 antenn...

Page 35: ...h 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 ...

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