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Owners Instructions

AA68-02343B-00 (ENG)

02343B(E)-Inside Front Cover

9:29 AM

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 installers 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.

02343B(E)-PREFACE

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 manufacturers 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 overturn. 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 youve followed the manufacturers 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.

SAFETY

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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 during 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 system is connected to the TV receiver, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Read information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
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 operating instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive 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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02343B(E)-CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Your New TV.1.1
List of Features. 1.1 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV. 1.2 Front Panel Buttons. 1.2 Front/Side Panel Jacks (OPTION). 1.2 Rear Panel Jacks. 1.3 Remote Control. 1.4
Chapter 2: Installation. 2.1
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas. 2.1 Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads. 2.1 Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads. 2.2 Separate VHF and UHF Antennas. 2.2 Connecting Cable TV. 2.2 Cable without a Cable Box. 2.2 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels. 2.3 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles some Channels. 2.3 Connecting a VCR. 2.5 Connecting a Camcorder. 2.6 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control. 2.7
Chapter 3: Operation. 3.1
Turning the TV On and Off. 3.1 Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays. 3.1 Viewing the Menus. 3.1 Viewing the Display. 3.1 Selecting a Menu Language. 3.2 Memorizing the Channels. 3.3 Selecting the Video Signal-source. 3.3 Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method). 3.4 Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method). 3.5 Changing Channels. 3.6 Using the Channel Buttons. 3.6 Directly Accessing Channels. 3.6 Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel. 3.6 Adjusting the Volume. 3.6 Using Mute. 3.6 Setting the Clock. 3.7 Customizing the Picture. 3.8 Using Automatic Picture Settings. 3.9 Using Automatic Sound Settings. 3.10 Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape. 3.11
Chapter 4: Special Features. 4.1
Fine Tuning Channels. 4.1 Changing the Screen Size. 4.2 Using the Surf Feature. 4.3 Setting the On/Off Timer. 4.4 Setting the Sleep Timer. 4.5 Sound Features. 4.6 Choosing a Multi-Channel Soundtrack (MTS) (OPTION). 4.6 Extra sound settings (Turbo Sound, or Surround). 4.7 Viewing Closed Captions. 4.8
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting. 5.1
Identifying Problems. 5.1

Appendix. A.1

Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV. A.1 Using Your TV in Another Country. A.1 Specifications. A.1

02343B(E)-CHAPTER 1

9:32 AM

Chapter One

YOUR NEW TV

List of Features

Your Samsung 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 settings that can be stored in the TVs memory Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible Built-in, dual channel speakers A special sleep timer

CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV

Familiarizing Yourself with The TV

Front Panel Buttons

The buttons on the front panel control your TVs basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control.
TURBO Press to feel the middle and low sound effects when watching a music program. VOL and VOL + Press to change the volume or to change features on the menu. MENU Press the VOL+/- buttons simultaneously to see the menu of TV function. (Same function as the MENU button on the remote control.)
CH M and CH L Press to change channels or to select features on the menu. Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV. STAND BY Lights up when you turn the power off. POWER Press to turn the TV on or off.
Front/Side Panel Jacks (OPTION)
You can use the front/side panel jacks to connect an A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 2.6.)
EARPHONE jack Connect a set of external earphones to this jack for private listening. VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks Use these jacks to connect a camcorder or video game.

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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 2.1 2.6.
VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks Use these jacks to connect a VCR or other video equipment.
VHF/UHF Antenna terminal Use this terminal to connect an outdoor antenna or cable system.

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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.
POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. Number buttons Press to directly select channels on the TV. +100 Press to directly select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press +100, then press 2 and 1. MUTE Press to mute (silence) the volume. MTS (OPTION) Press to select stereo, mono, or secondary audio program (SAP). CH L and CH M (Channel) Press CH L or CH M to change channels. Also use with the on-screen menu system. TV/VIDEO Press to watch TV picture and a picture from a connected component (VCR, camcorder etc.). CH.SCAN (Channel Scan) Press to have the TV automatically scan all of the channels it has memorized. SLEEP Press for the TV to automatically turn off after an amount of time that you set. P-STD Press to adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the special factory settings or your own custom setting. SURF Press when viewing a channel to automatically return to that channel after an amount of time that you set. PRE-CH (Previous Channel) Press to see the last channel you were watching. DISPLAY Press to see the time, channel, etc., on-screen. Also press to exit (quit) the menu system. TURBO Press to feel the middle and low sound effects when watching a music program. VOL and VOL + (Volume) Press VOL to lower the volume; press VOL + to raise the volume. Also use with the menu system. MENU Press this button to see the easy-to-use menu system.

02343B(E)-CHAPTER 2

9:31 AM

C h a p t e r Tw o

I N S TA L L AT I O N
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads, below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads, on page 2.2. If you have two antennas, see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas, on page 2.2.
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.
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.
Plug the adaptor into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel.
CHAPTER TWO: INSTALLATION
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads
Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel.
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas
If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
Plug the combiner into the VHF/UHF terminal 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
Plug the incoming cable into the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on back of the TV.
Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels
Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box.
This terminal might be labeled ANT OUT, VHF OUT, or simply, OUT.
Connect the other 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 lengths of coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)
Find and disconnect the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA IN terminal on your cable box.
This terminal might be labeled ANT IN, VHF IN, or simply, IN.
Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.
Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.
Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the BIN terminal on the A/B switch.
Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the AIN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

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 youve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the A position for normal viewing. 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 boxs 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 2.1-2.4). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.
Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV.
Connect the cable or antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR.
Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV.
A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store).
Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV.
Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack on the TV.
Follow the instructions in Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape to view your VCR tape. Note: If only one jack (Audio L or R jack) is connected, sound is output from only one speaker. If the Audio L/R jacks are connected but the Video jack is not connected, no sound is output. When connecting a mono equipment, if the front is connected to Audio L, the back must be also connected to Audio L. (If differently connected, malfunction may happen.)

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Connecting a Camcorder
The front/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. (Also see Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape on page 3.11)
Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder.
Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the AUDIO terminals on the front/side of the TV.
Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the VIDEO terminal on the front/side of the TV.

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).
Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH M two times to select Channel, then press the VOL + button.
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).
Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)
First, select the correct signal source (ANT, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~3 on previous page. Press the MENU button, then press the CH M button twice to select Channel, then press the VOL + button.
Press the CH M button to select Auto program.
Press the VOL + button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels.
The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes. Press the MENU button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the Channel menu.
After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press the MENU button twice to exit.
Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
Press the MENU button. Press the CH M button twice to select "Channel", then press the VOL+ button.
Press the CH L or CH M button to select Add/Erase. Press the VOL+ button.
Press the VOL-/+ or number buttons to select the channel you want to add or erase.
Press the CH L or CH M button to select Select. Press the VOL+ or VOLbutton to select Added or Erased. Press the MENU button three times to exit.

Changing Channels

Using the Channel Buttons
Press the CH L or CH M button to change channels.
When you press CH L or CH M, 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.
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 (09) faster, press 0 before the single digit. (For channel 4, press 0, then 4.)

Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel
Press the PRE-CH button. The TV will switch to the last channel viewed.
To quickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel, then use the number button to select the second channel. Then, use the PRE-CH button to quickly alternate between them.

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.
Press the MUTE button and the sound cuts off. The word Mute will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen.
To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press either the VOL or VOL + button.

Setting the Clock

Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the CH M button three times to select "Function". Press the VOL + button.
Press the CH M button to select the Time menu. Press the VOL + button: The Time menu will appear on the screen, and Clock will be selected.
Press the VOL + button again (the hours digits will be selected). Press the CH L or CH M button repeatedly until the correct hour appears. After the hour is entered, press the VOL + button. (at this point the minutes digits will be selected).
When selecting the hours, be sure to select the proper time of day (AM or PM). You can change the hours by pressing CH L or CH M repeatedly (or by holding down either of these buttons).
Press the CH L or CH M button to select the correct minutes. After selecting the correct minutes, press the VOL + button. Press the MENU button three times to exit.
The time will appear every time you press DISPLAY.

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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.)

Press the MENU button to display the menu.
Press the VOL or VOL + button repeatedly, until the word Custom is selected. (When Custom is highlighted, the word Adjust will appear on the screen.)
Press the CH M button to select Adjust, then press the VOL+ button. (The words Color Tone, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and Tint will appear on the screen.) Press the CH L or CH M button to select a particular item.
Press the VOL or VOL + button to increase or decrease the value of a particular item. Press the MENU button four times to exit.
After adjusting an item, the gauge will automatically disappear (after about 5 seconds).

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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.
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 preference (see Customizing the Picture, page 3.8).

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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 any of them by making a selection from the on-screen menu.
Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CHM button to select the Sound menu.
Press the VOL - or VOL + button repeatedly to select the Standard, Music, Movie, or Speech sound settings.
Choose Standard for the standard factory settings. Choose Music when watching music videos or concerts. Choose Movies when watching movies. Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue (i.e., news).

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

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH M button twice to select Channel, then press the VOL+ button.
Quick way to view the external signal: Simply press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control.
Press the CH M button twice to select TV/AV.
Press the VOL+ or VOLbutton. You will switch between viewing the signals coming from equipment connected to the TVs A/V jacks, and the TV signal.
Press the MENU button twice to exit.

02343B(E)-CHAPTER 4

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.
Select the appropriate channel. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH M button twice to select the Channel menu, then press the VOL+ button.
Press the CH M button three times to select Fine tune, then press the VOL+ button.
Press the VOL+ and VOLbuttons to adjust the fine tuning.
To store the fine tuning setting in the TVs memory, press the CH M button to select Select. Press the VOL+ or VOLbutton to select Added. To reset the fine tuning to 00, press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select Erased.
Press the MENU button to resume normal viewing.
CHAPTER FOUR: SPECIAL FEATURES

Changing the Screen Size

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the VOL + button to select the Picture menu.
Press the CH M button twice to select "Size."
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.

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:
While you are watching the channel to which you want to return, press the SURF button. The onscreen display will read Surf off.
Press the SURF button again to set the timer in thirty second intervals, up to five minutes.
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.

Setting the On/Off Timer

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH M button three times to select "Function" menu, then press the VOL+ button.
Before using the timer, you must set the TVs clock. (See Setting the Clock on page 3.7).
Press the CH M button to select "Time", then press the VOL+ button.

Press the CH M button to select "On time". Press the VOL+ button to select the On time hours. (The hours digits will be highlighted.) Press the CH L or CH M button repeatedly to select the appropriate hours (i.e., the hour when the TV will turn on.)
When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (AM or PM) appears to the right of the hour.
Press VOL+ to select the On time minutes. (The minutes digits will be highlighted.) Press CH L or CH M to select the appropriate minutes.
Press the VOL + button to select On/Off. Press the CH L (or CH M) button to turn the ontimer On. (Repeatedly pressing the CH L or CH M button will alternate between on and off.)
To deactivate the On time, select Off during this step.
When finished, press the VOL + button.
To set the Off time, press the CH M button to select Off time. Press the VOL + button and set the hours and minutes. (Follow the same procedure as in steps 1~6 above.)
When finished setting the timer, press the MENU button three times to exit.

Setting the Sleep Timer

The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 180 minutes).
Press the SLEEP button on the remote control.
After about 5 seconds, the sleep display will disappear from the screen, and the time interval will be set.
Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the appropriate time interval appears (any of the preset values from Off to 180).

Sound Features

Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack (OPTION)
Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Stereo, Mono or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather.)
Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CHM button to select the Sound menu, then press the VOL+ button.
Press the CHM button four times to select MTS.
Press the VOL + or VOL button to select Mono, SAP, or Stereo. Press the MENU button twice to exit
The text at the bottom of the menu tells you if the incoming audio is stereo, SAP or mono. ,
Choose Stereo for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. Choose Mono for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. Choose SAP to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation.
You can also change the MTS setting by pressing the MTS button on the remote control. (When you change channels, MTS is set to Stereo automatically. To listen in SAP or Mono, change the MTS setting.)

Extra sound settings (Turbo Sound, or Surround)
Turbo Sound Turbo sound emphasizes the bass and treble frequencies to add fullness to the sound. Surround Your Samsung TV creates a "Surround" effect such that the sound seems to come from all directions. Once the Surround is set to On or Off, the setting applies to the sound effects such as Standard, Music, Movie and Speech. Note: To listen a Surround effects, it is necessary that channels are broadcasting in stereo. and setting the MTS to stereo mode.
Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CHM button to select the Sound menu, then press the VOL + button.
Press the CHM button three times to select Turbo sound.
Press the VOL + button to select On. Press the MENU button twice to exit
You can set Surround as the same way of setting Turbo sound.

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 translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well. Check for the closed caption symbol in your television schedule and on the tapes packaging:.
Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH M button three times to select the Function menu. Press the VOL+ button.
Press the CH M button twice to select the Caption menu, then press the VOL+ button.
Press the VOL+ or VOL button to turn closed captioning on/off.
Misspellings and unusual characters sometimes occur during closed caption transmissions, especially those of live events. There may be a small delay before captions appear when you change channels. These are not malfunctions of the TV.
Press the CH M button to select Mode. Press the VOL or VOL + button to select Caption or Text.
In caption mode, captions appear at the bottom of the screen, and they usually cover only a small portion of the picture. In text mode, information unrelated to the program, such as news or weather, is displayed. Text often covers a large portion of the screen.
Depending on the particular broadcast, it might be necessary to make changes to Channels and Field: Use the CH L, CH M, VOL + and VOL - buttons to make the changes. (Follow the same procedure as in steps 3~4 above.) Press the MENU button three times to exit.

Specifications

CT-1488BL/CT-1488L/CT-14S7BL/CT-14S7L/CT-2088BL/CT-2088BW CT-2088W/CT-2088L/CT-20D8BL/CT-20D8BW/CT-20D8W/CT-20D8L CT-20D9BL/CT-20D9BW/CT-20D9W/CT-20D9L/CT-2188BL/CT-2188BW CT-2188W/CT-2188L/CT-21D8BL/CT-21D8BW/CT-21D8W/CT-21D8L CT-21D9W/CT-21S7W/CT-21S4W/CT-20S4BL/CT-21H4L AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
Voltage Frequency of Operation