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P E R AT I O N

4

Press the 

or 

button

to select a particular item
to be changed.
Press the 

œ

œ

or

button

to increase or decrease
the value of a particular
item. 

Press the 

EXIT

button to

exit.

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. Or, you can select “Custom”, which automatically recalls your personalized
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).

Choose 

Custom

to recall your personalized settings.

2

Press the 

œ

œ

or

button

repeatedly to select the
“Standard”, “Music”,
“Movie”, “Speech” or
“Custom” sound settings.

Press the 

EXIT

button to

exit.

1

Press the 

MENU

button to

display the menu. 

Press the 

▲ 

or 

button

to select  “Sound” menu,
then press the 

œ

œ

or

button.

After adjusting an item, the gauge

will automatically disappear (after
about 5 seconds).

Bass

50

Mode

œ

œ    

Custom

Adjust

Auto Volume

:   Off

Melody

:   On

Surround

:   Off

Turbo Sound

:   Off

MTS

œ

œ    

Stereo

Sound

Move       

Select     

Exit

Mode

œ

œ    

Standard

Auto Volume

:   Off

Melody

:   On

Surround

:   Off

Turbo Sound

:   Off

MTS

œ

œ    

Stereo

Sound

Move       

Select     

Exit

Summary of Contents for CL-21K5MN

Page 1: ...Owner s Instructions COLOR TELEVISION CT 21M16MQ ...

Page 2: ...der 14 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 15 Chapter 3 Operation 16 Turning the TV On and Off 16 Viewing the Menus and On Screen Displays 16 Viewing the Menus 16 Viewing the Display 16 Selecting a Menu Language 17 Memorizing the Channels 18 Selecting the Video Signal source 18 Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method 19 Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method 20 Changing Channels 21 U...

Page 3: ...the Surf Feature 31 Choosing a Multi Channel Sound MTS Soundtrack 32 Extra Sound Settings 33 Setting the On Off Timer 34 Setting the Sleep Timer 35 Viewing Closed Captions 36 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 37 Identifying Problems 37 Appendix 38 Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV 38 Using Your TV in Another Country 38 Specifications 38 ...

Page 4: ...enu system Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off Adjustable picture and sound settings 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 Built in dual channel speakers A special sleep timer Surround Turbo sound Auto Volume Chapter One YOUR NEW TV ...

Page 5: ...W TV Œ MENU Press to see an on screen menu of your TV s fea tures VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume Also used to select items on the on screen menu ˇ CH and CH Press to change channels Also press to select various items on the on screen menu Remote Control Sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV ˆ STAND BY indicator Lights up when you turn the power off Ø POWER Press t...

Page 6: ...sionally such as a camcorder or video game For information on connecting equipment see page 14 Œ AUDIO INPUTS Audio signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices VIDEO INPUT Video signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices ˇ HEADPHONE Connect a set of external headphones to this jack for private listening ...

Page 7: ...ere are two sets of input jacks you can connect two different A V components i e a VCR and a DVD 2 VCRs etc For more information on connecting equipment see pages 9 14 Œ VIDEO INPUT Video signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices AUDIO INPUTS Audio signals from VCRs DVD players and similar devices ˇ VHF UHF Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system ...

Page 8: ...Press to choose stereo mono or Separate Audio Program SAP broadcast TURBO Press to turn the TURBO sound On or Off PRE CH Tunes to the previous channel Ô TV VIDEO Press to display all of the available video sources i e Antenna Cable VCR CH and CH Channel Up Down Press CH or CH to change channels Ò INFO Press to see the time channel etc on screen Also press to exit quit the menu system Ú EXIT Press ...

Page 9: ...nas see Separate VHF and UHF Antennas on next page 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 Chapter Two INSTALLATION 1 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 2 Plug the adapto...

Page 10: ...lug the combiner into the VHF UHF terminal on the bottom of the rear panel Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV one VHF and one UHF you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV This procedure requires an optional combiner adaptor available at most electronics shops 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner Antennas with...

Page 11: ...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 1 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 2 Connect this cable to ...

Page 12: ...al 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 Incoming Cable Cable Box RF A B Switch Splitt...

Page 13: ...ble between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV 4 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV 5 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 A coaxial cable is usually included with a V...

Page 14: ...f the camcorder 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 a VCR or Camcorder Tape on page 27 The audio video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder If not check your local electronics store If your camcorder is stereo you need to connect a set...

Page 15: ...a long time 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 2 Install two AAA size batteries Make sure to match the and ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out com pletely ...

Page 16: ...e Sound Channel and Function The on screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty seconds You can also use the MENU CHANNEL and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections 1 Press the INFO button on the remote control The on screen display shows any or all of the following Active channel picture mode audio mode audio source and the time indicates a channel has been...

Page 17: ...nguage English Spanish or French Press the EXIT button to exit 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Function then press the œ œ or button Language œ œ English Time Caption Function Move Select Exit Language œ œ English Time Caption Function Move Select Exit ...

Page 18: ...y the type of signal source that is connected to the TV i e an antenna or a cable system 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Channel then press the œ œ or button 2 Repeatedly press the œ œ or button to cycle through these choices ANT antenna STD HRC or IRC all cable TV Press the EXIT button to exit Note STD HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV system...

Page 19: ...o the Channel menu 2 Press the or button to select Auto program 1 First select the correct signal source ANT STD HRC IRC See steps 1 2 on previous page Press the MENU button then press the or button to select Channel then press the œ œ or but ton 4 After all the available channels are stored the Auto program menu reappears Press the EXIT button to exit Auto Program ANT 30 Exit ANT CATV œ œ ANT Aut...

Page 20: ...ss the œ œ or number buttons to select the channel you want added or erased 4 Press the or button to select Select Press the œ œ or button to select Added or Erased Press the EXIT button to exit ANT CATV œ œ ANT Auto Program TV AV œ œ TV Fine Tune Add Erase Channel Move Select Exit Channel ANT 11 Select Erased Channel Move Select Exit Channel ANT 12 Select Erased Channel Move Select Exit Channel A...

Page 21: ... 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 Press the PRE...

Page 22: ...ust then press the œ œ or button The words Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color and Tint will appear on the screen After adjusting an item the gauge will automatically disappear after about 5 seconds 3 Press the or button to select a particular item then press the œ œ or but ton to increase or decrease the value of a particular item Press the EXIT button to exit Contrast 100 Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust...

Page 23: ...t in the room Standard Optimal indoor screen condition Choose Movie 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 22 1 Press the MENU button to display menu Press the œ œ or button to select Picture 2 Press the œ œ or button to select the Dynamic Standard Movie or Custo...

Page 24: ...s the or button to select Adjust then press the œ œ or button The words Bass Treble and Balance will appear on the screen 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Sound menu then press the œ œ or button 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 ...

Page 25: ...atching music videos or concerts Choose Movies when watching movies Choose Speech when watching a show that is mostly dialogue i e news Choose Custom to recall your personalized settings 2 Press the œ œ or button repeatedly to select the Standard Music Movie Speech or Custom sound settings Press the EXIT button to exit 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Sound...

Page 26: ...select the proper time of day AM or PM You can change the hours by pressing or repeatedly or by holding down either of these buttons 4 After the hour is entered press the button at this point the minutes dig its will be selected Press the or button to select the correct min utes Press the EXIT button to exit The time will appear every time you press the INFO button Language œ œ English Time Captio...

Page 27: ... will switch between viewing the signals com ing from equipment con nected to the TV s A V jacks and the TV signal Press the EXIT button to exit Alternate method Simply press the TV VIDEO button on the remote control to select an External Signal Source AV1 ANT CATV œ œ ANT Auto Program TV AV œ œ TV Fine Tune Add Erase Channel Move Select Exit ANT CATV œ œ ANT Auto Program TV AV œ œ TV Fine Tune Ad...

Page 28: ...he œ œ or but ton to select Erased Press the EXIT button to exit 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Channel then press the œ œ or button 3 Press the œ œ and but tons to adjust the fine tun ing ANT CATV œ œ ANT Auto Program TV AV œ œ TV Fine Tune Add Erase Channel Move Select Exit Fine Tune 0 Select Erased Channel Move Select Exit Fine Tune 3 Select Erased Cha...

Page 29: ... Warm Press the EXIT button to exit 1 Press the MENU button to display menu Press the œ œ or button to select Picture Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust Color Tone Cool Size Normal Picture Move Select Exit Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust Color Tone Cool Size Normal Picture Move Select Exit Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust Color Tone Normal Size Normal Picture Move Select Exit ...

Page 30: ...reen size Zoom Magnifies the size of the picture on screen 2 Press the or button to select Size 1 Press the MENU button to display menu Press the œ œ or button to select Picture Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust Color Tone Cool Size Normal Picture Move Select Exit Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust Color Tone Cool Size Normal Picture Move Select Exit Mode œ œ Dynamic Adjust Color Tone Cool Size Zoom Picture Move Selec...

Page 31: ...he Surf 1 While you are watching the channel to which you want to return press the R SURF button The on screen display will read Surf off 2 Press the R 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 Surf Off Su...

Page 32: ...annels 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 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the or button to select Sound menu then press the œ œ or button Alternate method Simply press the M...

Page 33: ...ovie and Speech Turbo Sound Turbo sound suitably emphasizes both higher and lower bands of sound and includes other effects 2 Press the or button to select required item you want 3 Press the œ œ or button to select On or Off Press the EXIT button to exit Alternate method Turbo Sound Simply press the TURBO button on the remote con trol to change the turbo sound setting Turbo Sound On 1 Press the ME...

Page 34: ...ock See Setting the Clock on page 26 When you set the hours make sure the correct time of day AM or PM appears to the right of the hour 1 Press the MENU button to display the on screen menu Press the or button to select Function then press the œ œ or button 2 Press the or button to select Time then press the œ œ or button The Time menu will appear on the screen Language œ œ English Time Caption Fu...

Page 35: ...proce dure as in steps 3 6 above Press the EXIT button to exit Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the appro priate time interval appears any of the preset values from Off to 180 After about 5 seconds the sleep display will disappear from the screen and the time interval will be set Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time from 10 to 180 minute...

Page 36: ...e 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 tape s packaging 2 Press the or button to select the Caption then press the œ œ or button 5 Depending on the particular broadcast it might be necessary to make changes to Channels and Field Use the œ ...

Page 37: ...l Adjust the antenna No picture or sound Try another channel Press the TV VIDEO button Make sure the TV is plugged in Check the antenna connections No color wrong colors or tints Make sure the program is broadcast in color Adjust the picture settings If the set is moved or turned in a different direction the power should be OFF for at least 30 minutes Picture rolls vertically Adjust the antenna Ch...

Page 38: ...he 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 pla...

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