Samsung CL29A10 Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung cl29a10: user guide
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IMPORTER
Samsung Electronics Mexico. S.A. de C.V.
Saturno No. 44, Col. Nueva Industrial
Vallejo
Gustavo A. Madero C.P. 07700, Mexico
D.F. Mexico
TEL) 52-55-5747-5100
EXPORTER
Samsung Electronics co., Ltd.
416, Mae tan-3dong, Youngtong-Gu,
Suwon City, Kyungki-Do Korea
CL29A10
CL34A10
CL29M6
.............
AA68-03255A-00
COLOR TELEVISION
Owner's
Instructions

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  • Page 1 IMPORTER Samsung Electronics Mexico. S.A. de C.V. Saturno No. 44, Col. Nueva Industrial Vallejo Gustavo A. Madero C.P. 07700, Mexico D.F. Mexico TEL) 52-55-5747-5100 EXPORTER Samsung Electronics co., Ltd. 416, Mae tan-3dong, Youngtong-Gu, Suwon City, Kyungki-Do Korea AA68-03255A-00 CL29A10 CL34A10...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    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’...
  • Page 4 • 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.
  • Page 5 KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 4:53 PM 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Turning the TV On and Off ....... . . 23...
  • Page 7 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV ......66 Using Your TV in Another Country ......66...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Your New Tv

    C h a p t e r O n e O U R O U R List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Full Flat Screen • Easy-to-use remote control •...
  • Page 9: Familiarizing Yourself With The Tv

    O U R 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. CL29A10 / CL34A10 CL29M6 Œ...
  • Page 10: Side Panel Jacks

    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 14-21.) CL29A10 / CL34A10 ΠAUDIO INPUT jacks Used to connect the audio signals from a camcorder or video game.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks

    ˆ DVD VIDEO INPUT jacks (480i) COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect video from a DVD player. Note: Only black and white signals are output from a monitor in DVD mode. Ø VHF/UHF Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system. (CL29A10/CL34A10) (CL29M6)
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    O U R 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. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR and cable box. See page 42 for details.
  • Page 13 KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 4:53 PM O U R Remote Control ¿ CH. SCAN Press to memorize(scan) the available channels. ¸ VCR(DVD, DVR or STB) Controls REW (Rewind) Press to rewind a tape in your VCR(DVD, DVR or STB). STOP Press this button to stop a tape during play, record, rewind or fast forward.
  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Installation

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 4:53 PM C h a p t e r Tw o N S TA L L AT I O N 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,”...
  • Page 15: 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).
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17: Connecting A Vcr

    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 usu- ally channel 3 or 4.)
  • Page 18 TV. If you have a “mono” (non-stereo) VCR, use the Y-connector (not supplied) to hook up to the left and right audio input jacks of the TV. If your VCR is stereo, you must con- nect two cables.
  • Page 19: Connecting An S-Vhs Vcr

    N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting an S-VHS VCR (Except models CT-29K3W/CT-29K5W) Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.) To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous...
  • Page 20: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record From The Tv

    Pr) jacks on the DVD player. To enable DVD viewing, connect video cables between the Y, Pb and Pr inputs on the TV and Y,Pb and Pr outputs on the DVD player. Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player's owner's manual.
  • Page 21: Connecting A Camcorder

    N S TA L L AT I O N 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. (Also see “Viewing an External Signal Source”...
  • Page 22: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the bat- teries last for about one year.) Make sure to match the “...
  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Operation

    You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, five basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting the language, Video signal source, Ant. input check, Auto program, and Clock.
  • Page 24 Press the ENTER button to start "Auto Store" or press the MENU button to skip. (refer to “Auto program” on page 29.) The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Press the ENTER button and then press the œ œ or √ √...
  • Page 25: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays

    12 : 00 am The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after thirty seconds. You can also use the MENU, CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. The on-screen displays disappear after ten seconds.
  • Page 26: Selecting A Menu Language

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:12 PM P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▼ button to select “Language”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 27: Memorizing The Channels

    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 the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 28: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)

    ENTER button. The “Auto Store” is automatically displayed. Press the ENTER button to start "Auto Store". The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears.
  • Page 29: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:12 PM P E R AT I O N Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) First, press the CH to select the channel you want to add or delete. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 30: Changing Channels

    Using the Channel Buttons Press the CH When you press CH 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.
  • Page 31: Labeling The Channels

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:12 PM P E R AT I O N Labeling the Channels Use this feature to assign an easy-to-remember label to any channel (i.e., “CBS”, “ESPN”, “PBS2”, CNN1”, etc.) A label consists of four fields, where each field is a letter, a number, “*”, or a blank.
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Volume

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:12 PM P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Volume Press VOL + or – VOL – to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button. Press MUTE and the sound cuts off.
  • Page 33: Setting The Clock

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:12 PM P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button again to select the hours.
  • Page 34: Customizing The Picture

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:12 PM P E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint and according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “Automatic”...
  • Page 35: Using Automatic Picture Settings

    P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has three automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard” and “Movie” ) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie or Custom by pressing the P.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom”...
  • Page 36: Customizing The Sound

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:13 PM P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound You can use the on-screen menus to adjust the bass, treble, and balance according to individual preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See next page.) Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 37: Using Automatic Sound Settings

    P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings (“Standard,” “Music,” “Movie,” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Standard, Music, Movie or Speech by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom,”...
  • Page 38: Setting The Blue Screen Mode

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:13 PM P E R AT I O N 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”...
  • Page 39: Setting The On/Off Melody

    5:13 PM P E R AT I O N Setting The On/Off Melody You can hear clear a melody sound when the TV is powered on or Off. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “Setup”, then...
  • Page 40: Viewing An External Signal Source

    P E R AT I O N Viewing an External Signal Source Use the remote control to switch between viewing signals from connected equipment, such as VCRs, DVD, Set-Top Box and the TV source (broadcast or cable). Setting the Signal Source Press the MENU button to display menu, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 41: Assigning Names To External Input Mode

    (AV2, S-Video, Component) using the same method as listed above. Press the EXIT button to exit. Page 41 Input √ √ Source List : TV √ √ Edit Name Move Enter Return Input √ √ Source List : AV1 √ √...
  • Page 42: Chapter 4: Special Features

    Your TV comes equipped with a “universal” remote control. In addition to controlling the TV, the universal remote can also operate a Set-Top Box, VCR, DVD and a cable box (even if your VCR, DVD and cable box are made by manufacturers other than Samsung).
  • Page 43 KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:13 PM Page 43 P E C I A L E AT U R E S VCR Codes DVD Codes...
  • Page 44 Turn off your cable box. Press the MODE button and make sure that the CABLE LED is illuminated. On your Samsung remote control, press the SET button. Enter 3 digits of the cable box code listed below for your brand of cable box.
  • Page 45: Changing The Color Tone

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:13 PM P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Color Tone Press MENU to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▼ button to select “Color tone”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 46: Changing The Screen Size

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:13 PM P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Screen Size Press MENU to display the menu. Press the ▼ button to select the “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ▼ button to select “Color tone”, then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 47: Digital Noise Reduction

    E AT U R E S Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.
  • Page 48: Tilt

    E AT U R E S Tilt Due to the Earth’ s magnetic field there may be same minor image tilt depending on the TV’ s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. Press MENU to display the menu.
  • Page 49: Using The R.surf Feature

    E AT U R E S 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.
  • Page 50: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Soundtrack

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:13 PM P E C I A L E AT U R E S Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack 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 MENU to display the menu.
  • Page 51: Extra Sound Settings (Auto Volume, Turbo Sound Or Pseudo Strero)

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 4:59 PM P E C I A L E AT U R E S Extra sound settings (Auto Volume, Turbo Sound or Pseudo Strero) 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 channel is changed.
  • Page 52: Lna (Low Noise Amplifier)

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). Press MENU to display the menu.
  • Page 53: Setting The On/Off Timer

    On Time Volume : 10 Move Adjust Return Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 33). When any of the timers are set, the “Timer” LED will illuminate (front panel of TV.)
  • Page 54 This function is available in only the timer “On” mode and will prevent a leakage accident or overheating, caused by your TV left on for a long time due to the timer “On” (when you are away on holiday, for...
  • Page 55: Setting The Sleep Timer

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S 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.
  • Page 56: Setting The Preferred Volume Level

    P E C I A L E AT U R E S Setting the Preferred Volume Level The preferred volume can be set for when the timer automatically turns on the TV. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 57: Viewing Closed Captions

    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 translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions.
  • Page 58: Viewing Picture-In-Picture

    √ √ Source : TV √ √ Swap √ √ Position Channel : Air 3 Move Enter Return Quick way to access the PIP: Just press the PIP button on the remote control. If you turn TV off while watching...
  • Page 59: Selecting A Signal Source (External A/V) For Pip

    S-Video Channel : Air 3 Move Enter Return For more information about external A/V components and signals, see “Viewing an External Signal Source” on page 40. If you select “TV”, the PIP image is the same as the main image.
  • Page 60: Swapping The Contents Of The Pip Image And Main Image

    Digital NR : Off Tilt √ √ Move Enter Return √ √ : On √ √ Source : TV √ √ Swap √ √ Position Channel : Air 3 Move Enter Return Quick way to access the SWAP: Just press the SWAP button on the...
  • Page 61: Changing The Position Of The Pip Window

    √ √ Digital NR : Off Tilt √ √ Move Enter Return √ √ : On √ √ Source : TV √ √ Swap √ √ Position Channel : Air 3 Move Enter Return √ √ : On √ √...
  • Page 62: Changing The Pip Channel

    √ √ Digital NR : Off Tilt √ √ Move Enter Return √ √ : On √ √ Source : TV √ √ Swap √ √ Position Channel : Air 3 Move Adjust Return √ √ : On √ √...
  • Page 63: Changing The Size Of The Pip Window

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:00 PM P E C I A L E AT U R E S Changing the Size of the PIP Window Press the SIZE button under the cover of the remote control. Press the SIZE button repeatedly to cycle through this sequence: large window, small window.
  • Page 64: Viewing The Demonstration

    KS7A(ET)Latin_ENG 12/7/03 5:00 PM P E C I A L E AT U R E S Viewing the Demonstration To become familiar with the various menus provided by your television, you can view the in built demonstration. Press MENU to display the menu.
  • Page 65: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    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 service center.
  • Page 66: Appendix

    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...
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