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- Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1
CL-29Z40MQ COLOR TELEVISION Owner's Instructions Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
used for viewing. Uneven CRT aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered by your Samsung limited warranty. © 2006 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. English - 2 - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
program on the same TV channel) and datacasting (providing electronic program guides and interactive television). Several of these services can be combined into a single digital broadcast. Digital Television Services Digital Picture Quality DTV programs are transmitted in two different formats. The - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
video inputs, you can enjoy DTV broadcasts by simply adding a low-cost DTV set-top receiver and antenna. NOTE This television receiver supports the copy protection system regulated by DTLA (Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator). It should be noted that copy protected content may not be - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
provide broadcast DTV signals via a master TV antenna system to each apartment. 4. Can I connect my DTV set-top receiver to my cable TV service? Cable TV systems use a different method for transmitting digital TV programs that is currently incompatible with broadcast DTV set-top receivers. So you - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV 8 List of Features 8 Checking Accessories 8 Familiarizing Yourself with the TV 9 Control Buttons 9 Connection Jacks (Side 10 Connection Jacks (Rear 11 Remote Control 12 Chapter 2: Installation 13 Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 13 Antennas with 300-ohm Flat - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
54 Digital Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Message 56 Setting the Blue Screen Mode 58 Setting the On/Off Melody 59 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 60 Identifying Problems 60 Appendix 61 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 61 Using Your TV in Another Country 61 Specifications 61 English - 7 - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
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 your dealer. Remote Control/ AAA Batteries Owner's Instructions/ Safety Guide Manual Warranty Cards/ Registration Card (Not available in all - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
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. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Œ Remote Control Sensor Aim the - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
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 18.) • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. Œ S-VIDEO Input Connect an S- - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
to the Component audio and video outputs of a DVD or DTV set-top box. 480i video signal input is available. ˆ UPGRADE PORT (USB) For service only. Ø ANTENNA terminals Two independent cables or antennas can be connected to these terminals. Use "ANT 1 IN (AIR)" and "ANT 2 IN (CABLE)" terminals to - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
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. • This is a special remote control for the visually impaired, and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons. Œ POWER Turns the TV - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
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. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see "Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads" on page 14. If you have - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the "ANT 1 IN (AIR)" 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 - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
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 "ANT 2 IN (CABLE)" terminal on the rear panel. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
cable. 3 Connect a video cable between the "AV IN 1 (VIDEO)" 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. TV Rear Panel 2 Audio Cable 3 Video Cable From Cable 1 Coaxial Cable VCR Rear Panel From - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
VCR.) 2 Connect a video cable between the "AV OUT (VIDEO)" jack on the TV and the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR. Refer to your VCR's instructions for more information about how to record using this kind of connection. TV Rear Panel Audio Cable 1 2 From Cable Video Cable Coaxial Cable VCR Rear - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
INSTALLATION Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. Connecting to Y, PB, PR 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the "COMPONENT IN (R, L)" jacks on the - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
INSTALLATION Connecting to an Analog Amplifier • Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks. The "AV OUT (R, L)" terminals cannot be used for external speakers. You must hook them up to an amplifier. When an audio amplifier is connected to the "AV OUT (R, L)" terminals - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2 Install two AAA size batteries. œ Make sure to match the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3 Close the cover as - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
C h a pOtPeERArTIOTN h r e e 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 - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
OPERATION 4 Press the ... or † button to select the desired connection. Press the ENTER button to memorize the channels of the selected connection. First analog, then digital channels will be memorized. Plug & Play Antenna Air Cable Air+Cable Move Enter Skip Plug & Play TV Auto Program Air 3 - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
OPERATION 5 Press the œ or √ button to move to the hour or minute. Set the clock by pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, then press the MENU button. Plug & Play Clock Set -- : -- am Move Enter Skip œ Refer to "Setting the Clock" on page 39. 6 The message "Enjoy your watching." is displayed. When you - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play Language Time Caption Blue Screen Melody Setup √ : English √ √ √ : On √ : Off √ Move Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select " - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
OPERATION Storing Channels in Memory 4 Press the ... or † button to select the antenna connection, then press the ENTER button. Auto Program Air Cable Air+Cable Move Enter Return First analog, then digital channels will be memorized. Auto Program Air 3 Enter Stop 3% Return When - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
OPERATION Alternate method: Simply press the AUTO PROG. button on the remote control to memorize the channels menu. Auto Program Air Cable Air+Cable Move Enter Exit Auto Program Enter Start 0% Exit • All available channels are automatically stored in memory when channels are selected by - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
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. Antenna Auto Program Add/Delete Fine Tune Name Signal Strength Channel : - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
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 37.) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Sound", then press the ENTER button. Sound Mode : Custom √ - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
C hSaP EpC I AtLeF ErAT UFR EoS u r SPECIAL FEATURES Analog 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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from "snowy" to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
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 Tilt Picture : Dynamic √ : Normal √ : Off √ :0 Move Enter Return 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Size", then press the - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
OPERATION Tilt 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 Digital NR Tilt Picture : - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
SPECIAL FEATURES Analog 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 √ - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these additional "multitracks" - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the On/Off Timer 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ... or † button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play Language Time Caption Blue Screen Melody Setup √ : English √ √ √ : On √ : Off √ œ You must set the clock first. Move Enter Return - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the Preferred Option The preferred TV source, channel and volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. 4 Press the ... or † button to select "On Timer Source", then press the ENTER button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Air", "Cable", or "DTV", - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
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. Plug & Play Language Time Caption Blue Screen Melody Setup √ - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
SPECIAL FEATURES Analog 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 - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Message) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. 1 Press the MENU button. Press the ... or † button to select "Setup", then press the ENTER button. Plug & Play Language Time Caption Blue Screen Melody Setup √ - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
SPECIAL FEATURES 5 Press the ENTER button to select "Size". Press the ... or † button to select one you want, the press the ENTER button. Set other listed options below using the same method as above. Press the EXIT button to exit. Option Size : Default √ Font Style : Default √ Fore Color : - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
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. Plug & Play Language Time Caption Blue Screen Melody Setup √ : English √ √ √ : On √ - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
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 CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
A p pMeEMnO d i x 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, - Samsung CS-29M20SSQ | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
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