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- Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
CL21M2 CL29M2 CL21M6 CL29M16 CL21M21 CL29M21 CL21T21 CL29T21 COLOR TELEVISION Owner's Instructions Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV 5 List of Features 5 Accessories 5 Familiarizing Yourself with the TV 6 Control Buttons 6 Connection Jacks (Side 7 Connection Jacks (Rear 8 Remote Control 9 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 10 Chapter 2: Installation 11 Connecting VHF and UHF - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
(depending on the model 53 Setting the Blue Screen Mode 54 Setting the On/Off Melody 55 Viewing the Demonstration 56 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 57 Identifying Problems 57 Appendix 58 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 58 Using Your TV in Another Country 58 Specifications 58 English - 4 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels • A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems • A built-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening • Built-in, . Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Owner's Instructions/ Safety Guide Manual Warranty Card English - 5 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - 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 CL29M16 CL21M2/CL29M2/CL21M21/CL29M21 CL21T21/CL29T21 Œ MENU Press to see an on-screen - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - 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.) CL21M2/CL21M6/ CL21M21/CL21T21 CL29M16/CL29M2 CL29M21/CL29T21 Œ AUDIO Input Connect audio signals from a - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - 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. CL21M2/CL21M6/CL21M21/CL21T21/CL29M16/CL29M2 CL29M21/CL29T21 • Please be sure - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - 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 Turns the TV on and off. ´ Number buttons Press to select channels directly on the TV. ˇ +100 Press to select channels over 100. For example - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
YOUR NEW TV Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely. 2 Install two AAA size batteries. œ Make sure to match the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3 Replace the cover. œ Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
C h a p t e r Tw 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. 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
INSTALLATION 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. - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
INSTALLATION 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 11~14). • Please be sure to match the color SVIDEO" ) jack on the TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR. Refer to your VCR's instructions for more information about how to view your VCR tape. • Also, you can connect to "AV - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
and the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR) jacks on the DVD 1 2 player. For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player's owner's instruction. Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the "AV IN 1 (L, R)" (or "AV IN 2 (L, R)") jacks on the TV - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
INSTALLATION 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. • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
Chapter Three OPERATION Turning the TV 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, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
OPERATION 4 Press the ENTER button to start. The TV begins memorizing all available channels. Plug & Play Auto Program Enter Start 0% Skip 5 Press the ENTER button to stop. Plug & Play Auto Program Air 3 3% Stop Enter Skip 6 After all available channels are stored, the "Clock Set" is - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
OPERATION 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. Source List : TV Edit Name Move Enter Input √ √ Exit Press the ▲ - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Setup Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Child Lock √ Blue Screen : Off √ Melody : On √ Demonstration √ Move Enter Return 2 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual). Selecting the Video Signal Source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
OPERATION Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 3 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Auto Program", then press the ENTER button. Air/Cable Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Name LNA Channel : Air √ √ √ √ √ : Off √ Move Enter Return 4 Press the ENTER button to start the auto - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
OPERATION 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. Air/Cable Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Name LNA Channel : Air √ √ - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
OPERATION 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
OPERATION 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
OPERATION 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, - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
OPERATION 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. Mode Size - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
OPERATION 5 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Color Tone", then press the ENTER button. Press the ... or † button to select a particular item ("Cool2", "Cool1", "Normal", "Warm1", or "Warm2"), then press the ENTER button. Mode Mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint Color Tone Reset : - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
OPERATION 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. " " is displayed. To turn MUTE off, press - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
OPERATION 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
OPERATION 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 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. Sound Mode : Custom √ - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
OPERATION 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. - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
OPERATION 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. Press the ENTER button to select "Input". - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
OPERATION Assigning Names to External Input Mode 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ENTER button to select "Input". Source List : TV Edit Name Input √ √ Move Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Edit Name", then press the ENTER button. Source List : TV Edit Name Input √ √ - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
Chapter Four SPECIAL FEATURES 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
SPECIAL FEATURES Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Mode Size Digital NR DNIe Jr Tilt PIP Picture : Dynamic √ : Normal √ : Off √ : On √ :0 √ Move Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
OPERATION LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) (depending on the model) When a weak broadcast signal causes an unclear, noisy picture, the "LNA" feature improves the picture quality by setting to "On". If you experience noise on a certain channel, set the "LNA" to "On" or "Off" for this channel, to obtain the - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
SPECIAL FEATURES 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. Mode Size - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
OPERATION Tilt (depending on the model) Due to the Earth's magnetic field there may be some minor image tilt depending on the TV's location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ... or † button to select "Picture", then press the ENTER button. Mode Size - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
SPECIAL FEATURES 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. Mode Size Digital NR DNIe Jr Tilt PIP - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
SPECIAL FEATURES 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. PIP Source Swap Size Position Channel PIP : On : ATV1 AV1 : LAaVr2ge : S-Video :3 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 Source Swap Size Position Channel PIP : On : AV1 : Large : :3 Move - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 Mode : Custom √ Equalizer √ MTS : - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ... or † button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Setup Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Child Lock √ Blue Screen : Off √ Melody : On √ Demonstration √ Move Enter - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ Caption - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 Plug & Play √ Language : English √ Time √ Caption √ Child Lock √ Blue Screen - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
SPECIAL FEATURES 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 Plug & Play √ Language : English - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
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 Poor picture. Poor sound quality. No picture or sound. No color - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
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 - Samsung CL-29M21FQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
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