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- Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
... CL29A10 CL34A10 CL29M6 CL21S8MQU CL25M6MQU CL29M6MQU CL29M16MQU CL29K5MQU COLOR TELEVISION AA68-03258B-00 Owner's Instructions - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. On television models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view the different formats as a full screen picture. Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
from the TV 17 Connecting a DVD Player 17 Connecting a Camcorder 18 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 19 Chapter 3: Operation 20 Turning the TV On and in Memory (Automatic Method 25 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method 26 Changing Channels 27 Using the Channel Buttons 27 - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
the PIP Channel 56 Changing the Size of the PIP Window 57 Viewing the Demonstration 58 Customizing Your Remote Control 59 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 61 Identifying Problems 61 Appendix 62 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 62 Using Your TV in Another Country 62 Specifications 63 4 - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
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 • A built-in - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
CH (L) Press to change channels. Also press to select various items on the on-screen menu. ˆ Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. Ø TIMER indicator When the TV is turned on, the TIMER indicator blinks five times. This indicator illuminates when the TIMER mode is - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
YOUR NEW TV Side Panel Jacks You can use the side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. ( - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
YOUR NEW TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component Video 2 or S-VIDEO. ˇ AUDIO-VIDEO MONITOR Ø VHF/UHF Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system. OUTPUT jacks These audio-video signals are identical to A/V signals being displayed on the big screen. (Typically - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
the screen size. ˝ R.SURF Press the R.SURF button to automatically return to a preferred channel after a user-preset time delay. Ô MODE Selects a target device to be controlled by the Samsung remote control (i.e., TV, Set Top Box, VCR, Cable box, or DVD). PRE-CH Tunes to the previous channel - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
YOUR NEW TV Remote Control ¿ CH. SCAN Not available. ¸ VCR(DVD, DVR or STB) Controls REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape in (These buttons change channels in the PIP window only). ± RESET If your remote control is not functioning properly, take out the batteries and press the reset button for about - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
C h aI NpS TtA LeL ArT I OTN w o INSTALLATION / 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. l If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see "Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads", on page next. If you - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at on the bottom of the rear panel. Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
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 - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
the cable box's output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.) 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 - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
Panel Audio Cable 5 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack on the TV. VCR Rear Panel Video Cable TV Rear Panel Follow the instructions in "Viewing an External Signal Source" to view your VCR tape. Note: This figure shows the Standard connector-jack panel - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) 1 To begin, follow steps 1-3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
on back of the VCR.) 2 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR. TV Rear Panel Video Cable VCR Input Panel Refer to your VCR's instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection. Connecting a DVD Player The - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
Jacks 2 Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AUDIO terminals on the side of the TV. Camcorder Output Jacks Audio Cable Y-Connector TV Side Panel 3 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the VIDEO terminal on the side of - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
inside the compartment. 3 Replace the cover. M 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.) 19 - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, five basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Video signal source, Ant. input check - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
Enter Return 6 Press the ENTER button to start "Auto Program" or press the MENU button to return. (refer to "Auto program" on page 25.) The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Auto Program Air 7 Stop Enter Return 7 Press the ENTER button and then press the œ or √ button to - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
access the icon's sub-menu. 3 Press the EXIT button to exit. M You can also use the MENU, CH and VOL buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. 1 Press the INFO button - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play Caption Language M More Setup English Move Enter Return 2 Press the L or M button to select "Language", then press the - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual). Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television can 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 the MENU button to display - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
Auto program menu reappears. Press the MENU button to skip and press the ENTER button to stop. Auto Program Air 3 Start Enter Return The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes. Auto Program Air 5 Stop Enter - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
OPERATION Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) First, press the CH or CH button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to add or delete. 1 Press the MENU - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
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 CH Button to select the Previous Channel 1 Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed. M To quickly switch between two - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
OPERATION 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 number, "*", or a blank. When the INFO button is pressed, the channel label will appear - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
OPERATION Adjusting the Volume Press the VOL + or - VOL - button 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 word "Mute" will appear in the lower-left corner of - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
OPERATION Setting the Clock 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play Caption Language M More Setup English Move Enter Return 2 Press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button again to select the - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
OPERATION Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint and according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the "Automatic" settings. See next page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings ("Dynamic", "Standard" and Standard Movie : NCoursmtoaml : Normal Move Enter Return • Choose Dynamic for viewing the TV during the day or when there is brightlight in the room. • Choose Standard for - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
OPERATION 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.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select the - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
OPERATION 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 either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
OPERATION 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 to display - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
OPERATION Setting The On/Off Melody You can hear clear a melody sound when the TV is powered on or Off. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select the "Setup", then press the ENTER - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
1 Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the ENTER button. Source List : TV Edit Name Input √ √ M Quick way to access the external signal source: Just press the "TV/VIDEO" button on the remote control. Move Enter Return 2 Press the ENTER button again. Press the L or M button to - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
OPERATION Assigning Names to External input mode 1 Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the ENTER button. Source List : TV Edit Name Input √ √ Move Enter Return 2 Press the L or M button to select the "Edit Name", then press the ENTER button. Source List : AV1 Edit Name - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
C hSaP EpC I AtLeF ErAT UFR EoS u r SPECIAL FEATURES Changing the Color Tone 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select the "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color tone Size M More Picture : Custom √ √ : Normal √ : Normal √ Move Enter - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
Picture : Custom √ √ : Normal √ : Normal √ Move Enter Return M Quick way to access the Screen size: Just press the P.SIZE button on the remote control. 2 Press the L or M button to select "Size", then press the ENTER button. Mode Custom Color tone Size M More Picture : Custom √ √ : Normal - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Noise Reduction e: If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. 1 Press the - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
SPECIAL FEATURES DNIe JrTM (Digital Natural Image engine) (CL29A10/CL34A10/CL29M6) Samsung's New Technology enables an improved image with detail, contrast and white enhancement and 3D noise reduction. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
SPECIAL FEATURES Tilt Due to the Earth's magnetic field there may be same minor image tilt depending on the TV's location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select the "Picture", then - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
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 - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off √ M More Move Enter Return M Quick way to access the MTS: Just press the "MTS" button on the remote control. 2 Press the L or M button to select the "MTS", then press the ENTER button. Sound Mode : Custom √ Custom √ MTS : Stereo √ Auto Volume : Off - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound. You can select the turbo sound by simply pressing the "TURBO" button on the remote control. • Pseudo Stereo "Pseudo Stereo" converts a monaural sound signal into two identical left and right channels. Once the "Pseudo Stereo" is set to "On" or - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
SPECIAL FEATURES LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) (CL29A10/CL34A10/CL29M6) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). 1 Press the MENU button - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
button to select the "On Time", then press the ENTER button. Press the L or M button repeatedly to select the appropriate hours (i.e., the hour when the TV will turn on.) Time Clock 09: 30am On Timer 06: 00am Off Off Timer - - : - - am Off Sleep Timer : Off On Timer Volume : 10 Move Adjust - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
step. 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 - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the Preferred Volume Level The preferred volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the L or M button to select the "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Time Plug & Play Caption - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the may be a small delay before captions appear when you change channels. These are not malfunctions of the TV. 4 Press the L or M button to select "Mode", then press the ENTER button. Press the - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
Enter Return M Quick way to access the PIP: Just press the PIP button on the remote control. 2 Press the L or M button to select "PIP", then press the ENTER button. ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. M If you turn TV off while watching PIP and turn it on again, the PIP window PIP - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
PIP : Off : On : 0 Picture √ √ √ Move Enter Return 3 Press the L or M to select the "Source", then press the ENTER button. Press the L or M button to select "TV", "AV1", "AV2" or "S-Video", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. PIP Source Swap Position Channel PIP : On - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
: Normal √ Move Enter Return M Quick way to access the SWAP: Just press the SWAP button on the remote control. 2 Press the L or M button to select "PIP", then press the ENTER button. L More Digital NR DNIe Swap Position Channel PIP : On √ : TV √ √ : √ : Air 3 Move Enter Return 54 - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
M button to select the required screen positon, then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to exit. PIP Source Swap Position Channel PIP : On √ : TV √ √ : √ : Air 3 Move Enter Return PIP Source Swap Position Channel PIP : On - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
Enter Return M Quick way to access the PIP channel: Just press the CH or CH button on the remote control. 2 Press the L or M button to select "PIP", then press the ENTER button. L More Digital : On √ : TV √ √ : √ : Air 3 Move Adjust Return PIP Source Swap Position Channel PIP : - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
SPECIAL FEATURES Changing the Size of the PIP Window l: n 1 Press the SIZE button under the cover of the remote control. Press the SIZE button repeatedly to cycle through this sequence: large win- dow, small window. 57 - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
√ √ √ Move Enter Return 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. Source List : AV1 Edit Name Input √ √ Move Enter Exit 58 - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
player). 2 Press the MODE button and make sure that the VCR (CABLE or DVD) LED is illuminated. œ The remote control has five modes: TV, STB, VCR, CABLE and DVD. 3 On your Samsung remote control, press the SET button. 4 Enter 3 digits of the VCR (Cable box or DVD player) code listed on next page - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
60 SPECIAL FEATURES Remote Control Codes VCR Codes 000 Samsung 001 LG(Goldstar) 002 003 004 Daewoo 005 006 007 005 DaeHan 006 LG(Goldstar) 007 Saewoo 008 RCA 010 Regency 011 Hamlin, Panasonic, Regal, Samsung 012 GI, Hamlin, Jerrold 013 GI, Jerrold 015 Anvision, Cable Star, Eagle, 016 Magnavox - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center. Identifying Problems Problem Poor picture Poor sound quality. No picture or sound. No color, wrong colors or tints. Picture rolls vertically. The TV operates erratically The TV won't turn on. Possible - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
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 - Samsung CL-21S8MQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 63
APPENDIX Specifications Model CL29A10 CL29M6/CL29M6MQU CL25M6MQU CL29K5MQU CL29M16MQU Voltage AC100-240 V AC100-240 V Frequency of Operation 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 150 Watts 130 Watts 766 X 561 X 581/ 30.15 X 22.08 X 22.87 730 X 485 X575/ Dimensions 28.74 X 19.09 X
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AA68-03258B-00
CL29A10
CL34A10
CL29M6
CL21S8MQU
CL25M6MQU
CL29M6MQU
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CL29K5MQU