AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 1 CL21M2 CL21M6 CL21M21 CL21T21 COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s Instructions Register your product at www.samsung.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 2 Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 3 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV ................................5 List of Features ..........................................................................................5 Accessories ................................................................................................5 Familiarizing Yourself with the TV.............................................................6 Control Buttons .............................................................
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 4 CONTENTS Chapter 3: Operation....................................30 Sound Control.........................................................................................30 Adjusting the Volume ...................................................................30 Using the MUTE Button ...............................................................30 Using Automatic Sound Settings...................................................31 Customizing the Sound .
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 5 Chapter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your TV is designed with the latest technology.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 6 YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with the TV Control Buttons You can control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. CL21M6 CL21M21 CL21T21 Œ MENU ˆ Indicator 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. ˇ (▼) CH (▲) Press to change channels.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 7 YOUR NEW TV Connection Jacks (Side) You can connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see page 17.) Œ AUDIO Input Connect audio signals from a camcorder or video game. ´ VIDEO Input Connect a video signal from a camcorder or video game. ˇ Headphone Connect a set of external headphones to this jack for private listening.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 8 YOUR NEW TV Connection Jacks (Rear) Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 11~17. • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. Œ Audio-Video Output jacks Connect to the audio/video input jacks of a recording VCR.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 9 YOUR NEW TV 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. Œ POWER ˝ PRE-CH Turns the TV on and off. Tunes to the previous channel. ´ Number buttons Ô TV/VIDEO Press to select channels directly on the TV. Press to display all of the available video sources. ˇ +100 CH Press to select channels over 100.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 10 YOUR NEW TV Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely. œ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 2 Install two AAA size batteries. œ Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. 3 Replace the cover. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 11 C h a p t e r Tw o I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads” on the next page. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas” on the next page.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 12 I N S TA L L AT I O N Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the “VHF/UHF” terminal on 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.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 13 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable into the “VHF/UHF” terminal on the rear panel. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels œ This terminal might be labelled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT” or simply, “OUT”. 1 Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 14 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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.) œ This terminal might be labelled “ANT IN”, “VHF IN” or simply, “IN”.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 15 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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 11~14). 1 Connect a coaxial cable between the “VHF/UHF” terminal on the TV and the antenna out terminal on the VCR. A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store).
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 16 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connecting to Y, PB, PR 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN 2 (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player. 2 Connect a set of video cables between the “COMPONENT IN (Y, PB, PR)” jacks on the TV and the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the DVD player.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 17 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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. 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the Camcorder. They are usually found on the side or rear of the Camcorder. 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the “AV IN 2 (L, R)” jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Camcorder.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 18 Chapter Three O P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Antenna input check, Channel Memorize and Time Setting. • The Plug & Play function operates after plugging in the TV for the first time.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 19 O P E R AT I O N 4 Press the ENTER button to start. The TV begins memorizing all available channels. Plug & Play Auto Program 0% Start Enter 5 Press the ENTER button to stop. Skip Plug & Play Auto Program Air 3 3% Stop Enter Skip œ Refer to “Setting the Clock” on page 33. 6 After all available channels are stored, the “Clock Set” is displayed. Press the œ or √ button to move to the hour or minute. Set the clock by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 20 O P E R AT I O N Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus 1 With the power on, press the MENU button. The “Input” menu appears on the screen. Its left side has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, and Setup. Input Source List Edit Name Move √ √ : TV Enter Exit Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select one of the five icons. Then press the ENTER button to access the icon’s sub-menu.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 21 O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Move Enter 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Language”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “English”, “Español”, “Português”, or “Français”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 22 O P E R AT I O N 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.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 23 O P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Auto Program”, then press the ENTER button. Channel Air/Cable Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Name Move √ √ √ √ √ : Air Enter Return 4 Search Press the ENTER button to start the auto program. The TV begins memorizing all available channels. 0% Start Enter Return 5 Press the ENTER button at any time to interrupt the memorization process.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 24 O P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory): 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Channel Air/Cable Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Name Move Enter 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Add/Delete”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 25 O P E R AT I O N 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. Using the Number Buttons Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 26 O P E R AT I O N Labelling 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 number or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear next to the channel number. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 27 O P E R AT I O N Picture Control You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, and “Movie”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, or Movie by making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 28 O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”, “Tint”, and “Color Tone” according to personal preference. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode Size Digital NR DNIe Jr PIP Move Enter 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Mode”. Press the ENTER button again.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 29 O P E R AT I O N 5 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select a particular item (“Cool 2”, “Cool 1”, “Normal”, “Warm 1”, or “Warm 2”), then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 30 O P E R AT I O N Sound Control Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL + or VOL - buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1 Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off. The “ ” is displayed. To turn MUTE off, press the MUTE button again, or press either the VOL + or VOL - button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 31 O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has automatic sound settings (“Standard”, “Music”, “Movie”, and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech by making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select “Custom,” which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 32 O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. (Alternatively, you can use one of the automatic settings. See page 31.) 1 Sound Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 33 O P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Move Enter 2 Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Clock”.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 34 O P E R AT I O N Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as a VCR, DVD, set-top box, and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source 1 Press the MENU button. Input Source List Edit Name √ √ : TV Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Move Enter 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Source List”.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 35 O P E R AT I O N Assigning Names to External Input Mode 1 Press the MENU button. Input Source List Edit Name √ √ : TV Press the ENTER button to select “Input”. Move Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. Input Source List Edit Name Move Enter Return 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the signal source to be edited, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 36 Chapter Four S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Fine Tuning Channels The Fine Tuning function lets you manually adjust the TV’s tuner if you have difficulty tuning channels. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Channel Air/Cable Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Name Move √ √ √ √ √ : Air Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Fine Tune”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 37 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode Size Digital NR DNIe Jr PIP Move : Dynamic : Normal : Off : On Enter 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Size”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Normal” or “Zoom”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 38 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Digital Noise Reduction If the signal received by the television is weak, you can activate this feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 39 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S DNIe JrTM (Digital Natural Image engine) (depending on the model) This feature brings you more detailed image with detail enhancement, contrast enhancement and white enhancement. New image compensation algorithm gives brighter, clearer, more detailed image to you. DNIe Jr technology will fit every signal into your eyes. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 40 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Viewing Picture-In-Picture (depending on the model) You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources. Activating the PIP 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Picture Mode Size Digital NR DNIe Jr PIP Move Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “PIP”.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 41 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Selecting an External Source 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Source”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the desired signal source, then press the ENTER button. œ For more information about external A/V components and signals, see “Viewing an External Signal Source” on page 34.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 42 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Changing the Position of the Sub Picture 6 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Position”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select the desired position, then press the ENTER button. PIP PIP Source Swap Size Position Channel Move : On : AV1 : Large : : 3 Enter Return Changing the Channel of the Sub Picture 7 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:36 AM Page 43 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Using the R.Surf Feature 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 R.Surf to “5 minutes”, then switch channels. After minutes, the TV will return to the original channel. To use the R.Surf feature: 1 While you are watching the channel to which you want to return, press the R.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 44 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo, or SAP. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. Sound Move Enter 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select “MTS”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select one of the settings, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 45 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Extra Sound Settings (Auto Volume, Pseudo Stereo, or Turbo Plus) The following sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences • Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, which can make it necessary to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 46 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Timer œ You must set the clock first. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Move Enter 2 Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. Clock 09 : Sleep Timer : On Timer -- : -- : Off Timer On Timer Channel On Timer Volume Enter 3 Press the œ or √ button to move to the hour or minute.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 47 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the Preferred Channel and Volume Level The preferred channel and volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. 4 Press the … or † button to select “On Timer Channel” or “On Timer Volume”. Press the œ or √ button to select the desired channel or adjust volume level.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 48 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Move Enter 2 Press the … or † button to select “Time”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “Sleep Timer”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 49 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Message) 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 homerecorded video tapes also provide closed captions.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 50 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 4 Depending on the particular broadcast, it might be necessary to make changes to “Channel” and “Field”. Press the … or † button to select “Channel” or “Field, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “1” or “2”, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 51 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Locking the Channel (depending on the model) This feature allows you to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable programmes by muting out video and audio. Child Lock cannot be released using front (or side) panel buttons. Only remote control can release the Child Lock setting, so keep the remote control away from children. 1 Press the MENU button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 52 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue Screen” mode to “Off”. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 53 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Setting the On/Off Melody You can hear a melody sound when the TV is powered on or Off. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Move Enter 2 Press the … or † button to select “Melody”, then press the ENTER button. Press the … or † button to select “On” or “Off”, then press the ENTER button.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 54 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 the in built demonstration. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the … or † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Setup Move Enter 2 Press the … or † button to select “Demonstration”, then press the ENTER button. Each of the menu options is displayed in turn.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 55 Chapter Five TROUBLESHOOTING 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 Samsung authorized service center. Identifying Problems 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.
AA68-03671A-01Eng_Latin 7/12/05 11:37 AM Page 56 Appendix Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 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.
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