CT-14H4/CT-14V10MJ CT-15K9MJ/CT-15K10MJ

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Owner???s

Instructions

AA68-02825A-02

Warning! Important

Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer???s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.

Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights.

To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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Thank You for Choosing Samsung

Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV receiver represents the latest in television technology. It has easy-to-use, on-screen menus and closed-captioning capabilities, making this TV one of the best products in its class. This product will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come.

Important Safety Information

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your machine.

???Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV receiver.

???Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

???Heed all warnings on the TV receiver and in the operating instructions.

???Follow all operating instructions.

???Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning, Use a damp cloth, Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

???Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such additions may cause risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.

???Do not use the TV receiver where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc.

???Do not place the TV receiver on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV receiver may fall, causing injury to people and/or damage to the TV. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table not recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV receiver.

???Follow the manufacturer???s instructions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move the TV receiver and its cart with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart to over- turn.

???Provide ventilation for the TV receiver. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the TV receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you???ve followed the manufacturer???s instructions for mounting.

???Operate your TV receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

???Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this TV is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet.

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???Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cord placement at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the unit.

???Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system dur- ing a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.

???An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. Avoid overhead power lines: When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines might be fatal.

???Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.

???Do not insert foreign objects through openings in the unit, as they may touch dangerous voltages or cause damage. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV receiver.

???Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable

???Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

-When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged

-If liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the TV

-If the TV receiver has been exposed to rain or water

-If the TV receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions

-If the TV receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

-When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct degradation in performance

???If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operat- ing instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require exten- sive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV receiver to normal.

???When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit.

???Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the TV receiver is in a safe operating condition.

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C O N T E N T S

Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Side Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Separate VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cable without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles

All Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles

some Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting a VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting a Camcorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 3: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Turning the TV On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Viewing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selecting a Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Memorizing the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Selecting the Video Signal-source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) . . . . . . . . 22

Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method). . . . . . . . . . 23

Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Channel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Directly Accessing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel . . . 24 Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Customizing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using Automatic Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Auto Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Fine Tuning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Surf Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Setting the On/Off Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Viewing Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Identifying Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using Your TV in Another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Chapter One

Y O U R N E W T V

List of Features

Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features:

???Easy-to-use remote control

???Easy-to-use on-screen menu system

???Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off

???Adjustable picture setting 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

???Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible

???Tri-lingual on-screen displays (English, Spanish, and French)

???A special sleep timer

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Familiarizing Yourself with The TV

Front Panel Buttons

The buttons on the front panel control your TV???s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.

You can use the side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occa- sionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see pages 11 ??? 17.)

?? EARPHONE jack

Connect a set of external earphones to this jack for private listening.

?? VIDEO and AUDIO

input jacks

Use this jacks to connect a cam- corder or a video game.

Note: There is no side panel jacks in the CT-15K9MJ model.

Y O U R N E W T V

Rear Panel Jacks

Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR.

For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 11 ??? 17.

CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

THIS COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING : TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT

IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Y O U R N E W T V

Remote Control

You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV.

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Chapter Two

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 page 12.

If you have two antennas, see ???Separate

VHF and UHF Antennas,??? on page 12.

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.

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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.

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Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

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 a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).

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Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.

Connecting Cable TV

To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.

Cable without a Cable Box

terminal on back of the TV.

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I N S TA L L AT I O N

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

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.)

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Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

3

Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT ter- minal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

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I N S TA L L AT I O N

4

Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B???IN terminal on the A/B switch.

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Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A???IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

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Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal 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.)

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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). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.

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I N S TA L L AT I O N

Connecting a Camcorder

You can connect a camcorder to your TV, which enables you to view camcorder tapes with- out a VCR.

The audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually included with a cam- corder. You can also purchase them at your local electronics store.

1

Locate the camcorder???s A/V output jacks on the camcorder.

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I N S TA L L AT I O N

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

1

Slide the cover out com- pletely.

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Chapter Three

O P E R AT I O N

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.

Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays

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O P E R AT I O N

Selecting a Menu Language

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Press MENU to display the menu.

Press CH ??? three times to select ???Function???,

then press the VOL + but- ton.

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Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French.

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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 chan- nels by entering the channel 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 signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system).

1

Press MENU to display the menu.

Press CH ??? two times to select ???Channel???, then press the VOL + button.

2

Repeatedly press VOL + to cycle through these choices:

ANT (antenna)

STD, HRC or IRC (all cable TV).

Note: STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area.

At this point the signal source has been selected. Proceed to ???Storing Channels in Memory??? (next page).

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Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)

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O P E R AT I O N

Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

1

Press the MENU button. Press the CH ??? button twice to select "Channel", then press the VOL+ but- ton.

2

Press the CH ??? or CH ??? button to select ???Add/Erase???.

Press the VOL+ button.

3

Press the VOL-/+ or num- ber buttons to select the channel you want to add or erase.

4

Press the CH ??? or CH ??? button to select ???Select???.

Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select ???Added??? or ???Erased???.

Press the MENU button three times to exit.

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O P E R AT I O N

Changing Channels

Using the Channel Buttons

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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.

Directly Accessing Channels

Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.

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Press the number buttons to go directly to a 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 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-CH Button to select the Previous Channel

Adjusting the Volume

Press the VOL + or VOL??? button to increase or decrease the volume.

Using Mute

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 the screen.

2

To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press either the VOL ??? or VOL + button.

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Customizing the Picture

You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the ???automatic??? settings. See next page.)

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Using Automatic Picture Settings

Your TV has three automatic picture settings (???Standard???, ???Natural???, and ???Mild???) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Natural or Mild by making a selection from the menu. Or, you can select ???Custom??? which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings.

1

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

2

Press the VOL - or VOL + button to select the ???Standard,??? ???Natural,??? ???Mild,??? or ???Custom??? picture setting.

???Choose Standard for the standard factory settings.

???Natural: Optimal indoor screen condition.

???Choose Mild (???Mild Contrast???) when viewing the TV in low light, or when playing video games.

???Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings according to personal pref- erence (see ???Customizing the Picture, page 26).

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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. ???Auto volume??? lets you automati- cally adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.

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Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH ??? button to select the ???Sound??? menu, then press the VOL - but- ton.

2

Press the VOL - button to select ???On/Off???. (Repeatedly pressing the VOL - or VOL + button will alternate between On and Off.)

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O P E R AT I O N

Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape

You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the VCR or Camcorder signal on the TV.

2

Press the CH ??? button twice to select ???TV/AV???.

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Chapter Four

S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S

Fine Tuning Channels

Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S

Changing the Screen Size

1

Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the VOL + button to select the ???Picture??? menu.

2

Press the CH ??? button twice to select "Size."

3

Press the VOL + or VOL - button repeatedly to select ???Normal??? or ???Zoom???.

Press the MENU button twice to exit.

???Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a standard TV screen size.

???Zoom : Magnifies the size of the picture on-screen.

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S

Using the 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 Surf to ???5 minutes???, then switch channels. After 5 minutes, the TV will return to the original channel. To use the Surf feature:

1

While you are watching the channel to which you want to return, press the SURF button. The on- screen display will read ???Surf off???.

2

Press the 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.

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The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time

(from 10 to 180 minutes).

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S

Viewing Closed Captions

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 trans- lations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-record- ed video tapes also provide closed captions. Most pre-recorded commercial video tapes pro- vide closed captions as well. Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tape???s packaging: .

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Press the MENU button to display the menu.

Press the CH ??? button three times to select the ???Function??? menu.

Press the VOL+ button.

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Chapter Five

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

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

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A P P E N D I X

Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV

With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. 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.

Liquids

???Do not handle liquids near or on the TV. Liquids that spill into it can cause serious damage.

Cabinet

???Never open the cabinet or touch 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 with you to a foreign country, please be aware of the different television systems that are in use around the world. A TV designed for one system may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies.

Specifications

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