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Press the 

VOL +

button to 

select  “On/Off.”

Press the 

CH 

(or 

CH 

)

button  to turn the on-
timer “On.” (Repeatedly
pressing the 

CH 

or

CH 

▼ 

button  will alter-

nate between on and off.)

6

When finished, press the

VOL + 

button. 

To deactivate the “On time,”

select “Off” during this step.

7

To set the Off time, press
the 

CH 

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.)

8

When finished setting the timer, press the 

MENU

button three

times to exit. 

1

Press the 

SLEEP

button on the remote control.

2

Press the 

SLEEP

button repeatedly until the appropriate 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 minutes).

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Summary of Contents for CT- Series

Page 1: ...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 AA68 02343B 01 ENG 02343B E FRONT COVER 3 26 03 9 51 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ... 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 ...

Page 3: ...ll 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 uni...

Page 4: ...arge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 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 cor...

Page 5: ...ing 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 ...

Page 6: ... 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 CONTENTS 3 26 03 9 53 AM Page 2 ...

Page 7: ...y 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 TV s 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 02343B E CHAPTER 1 3 26 03 9 53 AM Page 1 ...

Page 8: ...el control your TV s basic features including the on screen menu To use the more advanced features you must use the remote control YOUR NEW TV Œ 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 ...

Page 9: ...be connected continuously such as a VCR For more information on connecting equipment see pages 2 1 2 6 Œ 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 02343B E CHAPTER 1 3 26 03 9 53 AM Page 3 ...

Page 10: ...N Channel Scan Press to have the TV automati cally scan all of the channels it has memorized SLEEP Press for the TV to automati cally 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 Ô SURF Press when viewing a channel to automatically return to that channel after an amount of time that yo...

Page 11: ...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 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 adaptor into th...

Page 12: ...the VHF UHF terminal on the bottom of the rear panel INSTALLATION 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 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner Antennas with 75 ohm...

Page 13: ...ls 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 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 C...

Page 14: ...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 INSTALLATION 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 us...

Page 15: ...are connected but the Video jack is not connected no sound is out put 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 A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR If not check your local electronics store Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your ...

Page 16: ...are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder 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 The audio video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder If not check your local electronics store Note T...

Page 17: ...te control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV Assuming typical TV usage the Batteries last for about one year 2 Install two AA 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 INSTALLATION 02343B E CHAPTER 2 3 26 03 9 54 AM Page 7 ...

Page 18: ...n press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen Its left side has four icons Picture 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 DISPLAY button on the remote control The on screen display shows any or all of the follo...

Page 19: ...Menu Language 2 Press VOL to select the appropriate language English Spanish or French 1 Press MENU to display the menu Press CH three times to select Function then press the VOL but ton 3 Press MENU twice to exit 02343B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 AM Page 2 ...

Page 20: ...o 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 id...

Page 21: ...es Press the MENU button at any time to interrupt the memorization process and return to the Channel menu 2 Press the CH button to select Auto program 1 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 but ton twice to select Channel then press the VOL button 4 After all the available channels are stored the Auto program ...

Page 22: ... 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 02343B E CHAPTER 3 3 26 03 9 55 AM Page 5 ...

Page 23: ...ect 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 1 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...

Page 24: ...ss the CH or CH button repeat edly 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 or CH repeatedly or by holding down either of these buttons 4 Press the CH or CH button to select the correct minutes Afte...

Page 25: ...rd Custom is selected When Custom is highlight ed the word Adjust will appear on the screen 4 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 3 Press the CH button to select Adjust then press the VOL button The words Color Tone Contrast Br...

Page 26: ...ls your personalized picture settings 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 3 8 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu 2 Press the VOL or VO...

Page 27: ...een menu 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 2 Press the VOL or VOL button repeatedly to select the Standard Music Movie or Speech sound settings 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button to select the Sound m...

Page 28: ... button twice to select Channel then press the VOL button 2 Press the CH button twice to select TV AV 3 Press the VOL or VOL button You will switch between viewing the signals com ing from equipment con nected to the TV s A V jacks and the TV signal 4 Press the MENU button twice to exit Quick way to view the external signal Simply press the TV VIDEO button on the remote control 02343B E CHAPTER 3 ...

Page 29: ... Channel menu then press the VOL button 2 Press the CH button three times to select Fine tune then press the VOL button 3 Press the VOL and VOL buttons to adjust the fine tuning Press the MENU button to resume normal viewing 4 To store the fine tuning setting in the TV s memo ry press the CH button to select Select Press the VOL or VOL button to select Added To reset the fine tuning to 00 press th...

Page 30: ...icture 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 SPECIAL FEATURES 02343B E CHAPTER 4 3 26 03 9 56 AM Page 2 ...

Page 31: ...fter 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 retu...

Page 32: ...to select the On time hours The hours digits will be highlighted Press the CH or CH button repeatedly to select the appropriate hours i e the hour when the TV will turn on 4 Press VOL to select the On time minutes The minutes digits will be highlighted Press CH or CH to select the appropriate minutes Before using the timer you must set the TV s clock See Setting the Clock on page 3 7 When you set ...

Page 33: ...ton and set the hours and minutes Follow the same procedure as in steps 1 6 above 8 When finished setting the timer press the MENU button three times to exit 1 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control 2 Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until the appropriate 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...

Page 34: ...eo 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 ...

Page 35: ...ing 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 2 Press the CH button three times to select Turbo sound 3 Press the VOL button to select On Press the MENU button twice to exit 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button to select...

Page 36: ...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 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Press the CH button t...

Page 37: ...annel 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 antenn...

Page 38: ... 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...

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