Samsung CFTD2085 User manual

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instructions
CAUTION
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 h-_dk:ates high voltage is present h-tskb. It is
dangerous _o make any kind of contact with any inside part of
d_is product.
This symbol alerts you that importam literature concerning
operatk)n and maintenan{ e has been h-_(luded with this produ( t.
Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provMed to call CATV %:stem
instalbr's attention _o Artkb 820 40 of d_e Na_kmal Electrical Code (Se<tkm 54 of
Canadian Electrk al Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grom-tding
and, h-xparticular, specifies that the <::able grotmd shall be com-xected tothe
grom_cling system of ti_e building as close to ti_e point of cable entry as practical.
Caution: FCC/CSA x'egulations state that any unauthoFized changes or modifica-
tions to this equipment ma.y void the oser_ aothorit.y to operate it.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot,
and fiflly insert the plug.
Attention: poor evitex" les ehocs elee_riques, introdoire la lame le plus lax'ge de la
fiche darts la bon_e eorrespondante de la prise et poosser josqo'ao fond.
Impo,_tant: One Federal Court has heM tlmt mmuthorized recordh-tg of
<opyrig!_ted TV programs is an inhingement ofU.S. <opyrigi_t laws.
Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauti_orized
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.

03233A(E)-PREFACE 10/30/03 3:51 PH Page 1
Thank You for Choosing Samsung
Thank you for choosin 8 Sams_lr]g! "!o_H new Sams_lng TV repIesents the latest in television
technolog}z _7Jedesigned it with easy-tcMlse on-scieen metals and closed captioning capabili-
ties, making it one of the best txoducts in its class. VVe am proud to ofl'eI you a pK)duct that
will [xovkte convenient dependable sere'ice and erjoyment fbr yeals to come.
Important Safety Information
€ l\_ays be careful \_hen using you1 TV receiver. To reduce the risk of' fire, electrical shock,
and other irjuties, kee t) these safety precautions in mind when installing, usin 8, and
maintaining yo_H machine.
Read all safety and operating instH_ctions befbre opmatin 8 your TV
Keep the safety and operating instnlctions for fl_tt He refer ence.
, Heed all walnings orl the TV teceivei and in the operating instnlctions.
Follow all operating and use instnlctions.
Unphl 8 the TV receiver firom the wall o_ltlet beR>re cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use
]iq_lid or aerosol cleaners.
, Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such
additiorls can increase the _isk of ['ire, electric shock, or other personal i@m'y.
Do not use the TV receiver where contact with oi immersion in water is a possibility, such as
heal bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimmin 8 pools, etc.
Do not [}lace the TV on an unstable calt, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table where it can fall. A falling TV can cause serious i@uly to a
child or achllt, and seriolls damage to the appliance. Use only with
a calt, stand, tlipod, bracket, or table recommended by the manu
fhctulm or sold with the TV] Follow the manufacturer% instluc-
dons when molIt¢in£ the unit, and use a mo_)nting accessory rec-
ommended by the mamlf'act_lrer. Move the TV and cart with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur faces cat) make the
unit and cart unsteady and likely to oveK_Hri.
Piovide ventilation foi the TV receiver. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ven-
tilation to protect it fl'onl overheating. Do not block these openings with any o[_ject and do
not [)lace the TV receiver on a bed, sofa, n% or other similal slM'ace. Do not [}lace it rleal a
radiator ol heat register If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase, ensllre that there
is adeq_late ventilatiorl and that you've followed the rnanllfhct_ Her% instn lctiorls fbr rno_lnt-
in S.
Operate youl TV receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the markin8 label.
If you ale not sule of the type of' power supplied to your home, cons@t your appliarlce dealer
or local power compan_
Use only a 8i*lnded or polarized outlet For your safety, this TV is equipped with a polarized
alternating cun'ent line phlg having one blade wider than the other. This phlg will fit into the
power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug flllly into the outlet try
reversin£ the ph*g. If" the ph _g still does not ['it, contact yo* H_electlician to replace yo_lr o*_tlet
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P['otect the power co['d. Power supply cords should be ]'outed so that they wot_'t be \,_alked
ot_ or pinched by objects placed otl or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
phlgs, corivenierice receptacles, and the point _ here they exit f_om the unit.
Unplug the TV from the \_all outlet and dis( onnect the arlterlna or (able system during a
lightning storn-i or \_hen lef't unattended and unused for lorlg periods of" time This \_ill pre-
vent (:tamage to the fir]it (hie to lightning arid po\_ePline surges
A\'oid over(head power tines. At] o_ltside anterlna system shorl]d not be ])laced] it] the vicinity
of" overhead power lines or other electcic light or power circuits oi where it can fh]] into such
power lines or circuits. Wherl installing at] orltside antenna system, be extremely caiefil] to
keep f'_orn touching the power lines or ciccuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal.
Do not overload the wall orltlet or extension cords. Overloading cart result it] fire or electiic
shock.
Do not insert anything through the openings it] the unit, \,_here they car] touch dangerous
voltage points or damage paits. Never spill liquid o[" any kind on the mk[
0r'ollt](]ollt(]ooYarltet]r]as,]fat]olltsi(]eat]ter]t]aoY
cable system isconnected to the T_/Ibe s_irethe
antenrlaor cable system isgro_u]ded so as to prmvide
some prmtectionagairlstvoltage surges at]<]b_fllt<ip
staticcharges. Section S 10 of the Natiorla]Electrical
Code, ANSI/N[_])A No.70-1984, provides inf'orn-mtiorl
aborlt proper gro_lnding of the mast and sr_ppor ting
stH lcture, grollrlding of the lead-in wire to arl anterlna
discharge rlnit, size of gr_)rlrlding condrlctors, ]ocatiorl
of' arlterlna discharge unit, corlnectiorl to gro_lrldirlg
electcodes, and requii'ements for the gror mding elec-
tcode,
EXAMPLE OF
ANTENNA GROUNDING ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISC ARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 8_0 20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810 2/)
OUND CLAMPS
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 25O PART H)
,Do not attempt to sewice the TV yorlrself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unphlg the unit flora the wall or€let and refer servicing to qr mlified service personnel under
the f'ollowing conditions:
-when the power-supply cord or phlg is damaged
- if liquid has beer] spilled on the unit or if objects ]lave fallen into the unit
- if the TV has beer] exposed to ['air] or water
- if the TV does not operate normalby by following the operatir_g instHlctions
- if the TV has been dropped o_ the cabirlet has beer] damaged
- when the TV exhibits a distinct change irl pert'or mance
IfyoH make ac!justn-lerlts youiself, at!just orlly those contiols that are covered by the operat-
ing instHlctions. At!just]rig other controls may resuk it] (]amage and will often require extem
sive work by a qrlalif]ed techrliciarl to restore the TV to normal
When replacement parts are ['equi[ed, be s_lre the setvkte technician rises [eplacen-lent [)arts
specified by the manrlf'acturer or those that ]lave the same characteristics as the original part,
[]nauthorized substitutions may result it] additional ctamage to the unit.
Uporl co)repletion of any service or repairs to this TV, ask the service technician to
per f'orn-i safety checks to detenrline that the TV is it] a saf'e operating condition,
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance
with § 15.119 of the FCC rules.

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I CONTENTS
Chapter 1 : Your New 3Way Combination Unit ................ 1.1
List of Features .................................................................. J J
FmtJlidrJzing Yourse]f with The %__); ( ombinatJor_ Unit .................................. 12
Fl:ont Pdnel Buttons .................................................... 12
FmngSide Panel ]dcks .................................................. 13
Redr Panel J_d<s ....................................................... 14
Remote Control (]-V Function Buttons) ..................................... 15
Remote Control (DVD Function Buttons) .................................... 16
Remote ContK4 (VCR Functklr] Buttons) .................................... 17
Chapter 2: |nstaJJation .................................. 2.1
( onnerdng VHF dnd UHF Antennas ................................................. 21
Antennas wkh 300 ohm Fiat Twin Leads .................................... 2 i
Anter]n_Js wkh 75 ohrn Round Leads ....................................... 2 i
Separate VHF and UHF Antenr>*s .......................................... 22
( onnecdng CaNe TV ............................................................. 22
CaNe without a CaNe Box ............................................... 22
(}onnecdng to a CaNe Box that DescrambJes
All Channels .......................................................... 22
(}onnec_hlg to a Cable Box that Descrambles
some C]lannels ........................................................ 23
( onnecdng aSecond VCRto Record flora the TV........................................ 24
(}onnecting a ( amcorde_ ......................................................... 25
( onnecting an Audio System ....................................................... 26
Installing Batteries Jn the Remote Control .............................................. 27
Chapter 3: TV Operation ................................ 3.1
Tm nJng the T\/On _rK] Off ......................................................... 31
Viewing the Menus and On Screen DBp]ays ............................................ 31
Viewing the J_'[enus ..................................................... 31
Viewing the Display .................................................... 31
%lecting aMenu Language ......................................................... 32
MemoHzhlg the Channels .......................................................... 33
Selecting the Video .%ignal souKe .......................................... 2>3
Stoling Channels ill Mernoly (Autornatk Method) ............................. 34
Adding and E_asing Channels (Mama] Method) ............................... 35
(}hanging Charmels ............................................................... 36
Using the Channel Buttons ............................................... 36
DJlectly Accesshlg Channels .............................................. 36
Using the P_e CH BurTon to select the Preqous Channel ........................ 36
Adjusting the Volume ............................................................. 37
Using Mute ........................................................... 37
SettJ;]g the Clod< ................................................................. 38
(}usto]nJzing the Picture ........................................................... 39
C]langing the Color Tone ......................................................... 3]0
( ]]angJr]g the Scleen Size ......................................................... 3] ]
Fine ]liningChanne]s ............................................................ 3 ]2
DJgkal Noise Reduction .......................................................... 3 ] 3
Tilt .......................................................................... 2>14
(}t/stomizing the Sound ........................................................... 3]5
Using Automatic Sound Settings .................................................... 3 ]6
Choosing a Multi Qlarmel Soundtrack (MTS) ......................................... 317
Viewing a VCR ol Carncorder Tdpe .................................................. 3 ] 8
Setting the Clod< ................................................................ 3 ] 9
Setting the On/Off Timel ........................................................ 323
SettJr]g the Sleep TJrnec ........................................................... 325
Viewing Closed ( aptions ......................................................... 326
Using the \;(hip ............................................................... 327
SettJr]g Up You Persona] ID Nurnbel (PIN) ................................. 327
How to EnableiDisabb the \;(hip ........................................ 328
How to Set tip Restrictions Using the "TV guidelines" ......................... 328
How to Set up Rest]JctJons using the _'[PAA Ratings:
G, PC, PC 13, R, NC i7, X .............................................. 330
How to Reset the TV aftel the Xi Chip Blocks
a ChanneI {"EmerBency Escape") ......................................... 331
Chapter 4: OVO Operation ............................... 4.1
Playing d Disc ................................................................... 41
Playback ............................................................. 41
Stopping Pbyback ..................................................... 41
Removing Disc ........................................................ 41
Pausing P]aybad< ...................................................... 41
Step Motion Playbad< (Except CD) ......................................... 42
$1o> Modon Playback (Except CD) ........................................ 42
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Chapter 4: DVD Operation (Cont.) ........................ 4.3
Using the Sedrch dnd Skip ;c_/nctJons ................................................. 43
Searching th]ough a ( ]mptel o]: T_ack ....................................... 4 3
Skipping]%acks....................................................... 43
[`]sJng the Disphff Function ......................................................... 44
When Playing <_[)VD ................................................... 44
W]len Playing a ( D/V( D ................................................ 45
Repeat Play ..................................................................... 4G
Program Play and Random Play ..................................................... 47
Proglam Playback ...................................................... 47
Random Playback ...................................................... 47
[`]sing the Disc View Funcdon (VCD) ................................................. 48
Tmc]< View/Index View .................................................. 48
Selecting the Audio Language ....................................................... 49
Using the AUDIO Burton ................................................ 49
[`]sJng the MEN[-] Button {When playing d DVD) ............................. 4 K)
Selecting the Subtitle Ldngtmge ..................................................... 4 ]l
Using the SUBTITLE button ............................................. 4 ] l
Using the MENU Button {W]len playing d DVD) ............................. 4 12
Using the Master Volume ( ontlol Functk_n ........................................... 412
( hanging the ( ameba Angle ....................................................... 4 13
UsJ]]_ the Zoom _tll]ctJol] (DVD/VCD) ............................................... 4 124
Using the Bookmark _urlctior]..................................................... 4]4
UsingtheBookmdlkFunction(DVDiVCD).................................4 14
Recalling a ]_,[d]:]<edScene ............................................... 414
(]ealin_) a Bookrqalk .................................................. 4 ]5
MP3 Play ...................................................................... 41(]
MP3 Play F_mction .................................................... 41 (]
Plog_aln/R,_ndorn playback .............................................. 4 ] (]
CD R MP3 discs ...................................................... 417
Setting up the Language Feau/les ................................................... 418
Using the Pbyel Menu ................................................. 4 ] S
Using the Disc Menu Language ........................................... 419
Setting up the Pment,d Control ..................................................... 420
Setting up the Audio Options ...................................................... 422
Setting up the Display Options ..................................................... 423
Chapter 5: VCR Operation ............................... 5.1
]nse_tJng dnd [;]ec[ing _ Video (4rosette Tdpe ............................................ 5]
Playing a Pre RecoKled Video Cassette Tape ............................................ 52
Playing the Tape ....................................................... 52
Pausing .............................................................. 52
Using Pict/_e Seach .................................................... 53
Using AutornatJc _ acking ............................................... 53
Using the TJrne Counte ................................................. 54
Using Merqol:y Stop .................................................... 55
Using RPLUS ................................................................... 56
Recoldhlg TV Prog]<*rqs As Y{_u %%%tch................................................ 57
Recording ............................................................ 57
Editing While Recording ................................................. 58
Using Advanced Recording Features .................................................. 59
Using One Touch RecoKling .............................................. 59
Recording at a hatel Time ............................................... 5]0
Using Pl:ograrq F:evJew ................................................ 513
Using %ue Repeat ............................................................... 514
Using Block Repeat .............................................................. 515
MTS (Multi Char]nel TdevJsion sound) System ......................................... 516
Selecting the MTS System ............................................... 516
MTS RecordJnjMonitor Mode ........................................... 5 ] 6
Video Dubbing ................................................................. 517
]_'IakJng the Conrlections ................................................ 517
Video D//bbing ....................................................... 5 ] S
Using Special Playback Featules .................................................... 519
Frdme Advance ....................................................... 519
S]o_ motion ......................................................... 5 ]9
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting .............................. 6.1
]derKifyJrlg T\," PIoblerns ........................................................... 61
]dentifyJng DVD Problems ......................................................... 62
]dentifyJng VCR Piob]ems .......................................................... 63
Appendix ............................................. A.1
Cleaning and Maintaining Yuui L4%VdyCon]bJnatJon Unit .................................. A 1
Using YouJ %<%y Cornbir]ation UrJt Jn Another County .................................. A 1
Leal:ning About VkJeo Cassette Tapes ................................................. A2
Sending Tapes to Anot]ler Country ................................................... AS
Specifications ................................................................... AS

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YOUR NEW 3WAY COMBINATION UNIT
List of Features
Your 3way Combination Unit was designed wi@ the lateK technNogy.
This 3way Combination []Hit is a higl>pe_ fbHnauce uuit that inchldes the following spe-
cial [eatt u es:
TV [eatures
" Full Flat screen
Automatic timer to turn the 3way C(_mbinatio_l [JHit on and off
Ac!justable picUne and sound settings that can be sto_ed in the 3way Combinatb_l
I/nit% merncLy
Automatk channel raring f'o_ up to 181 channels
A special filter to le(iuce or eliminate _eception pco[flems
Fine Uming conWol for the sharpest picUue possible
A buibin _-mltbchannel sound decode_ fbr stereo and bilingual listeMng
Bttt-in, dual channel speakers
, A special sleep time_
, V-chip fll lction
OVID Features
DTS digital output fbr DTS-enhanced DVDs
Playback MP3 files fi'on-i CD_ROM
Discs \xhich camlot be t)[aved with this plaven
. DVD-ROM • CDCs Nay audio cng
• CD-ROM nm gaphks,
oCDI • CDV
. HDlayer0fsuperAudioCD
VCR Features
" Hi-Fi Steleo VCR.
4 heads fo_ supetioc slow motiou and stop actior_
"Playback of"S-VHS tapes at bette_ thaH stan(laKt lesolutiou
Real time countei
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YOUR NEW 3WAY COMBINATION UNIT ]
Familiarizing Yourself with The 3way
Combination Unit
Front Pane| Buttons
The buttons on the front panel ('ontt'o] your 3way Combination Ut_it_ basic [eatm'es,
in(hldin 8 the on-sc'ieerl mer}u. To _lse the moi'e advanced ['eat_H'es, you must use the
[emote cont[o].
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CFTD2085
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YOUR NEW 3WAY COk,,[BINAT]ON UNIT
@Disc tray @
Loadthedisc here.
@ VCR deck
InsertastandardVHSvideotape,
@ SKIP!SEARCH (OVO)
Presstoskiporsearchthetitle,chapteror track,
O PLAY/PAUSE (OVD)
Presstoplayor pausethedisc
@ STOP (DVD) 0
Presstostopthedisc
@OPEN!CLOSE (DVD} @
Presstoopenandclosethedisctray.
@ STANB BY indicator @
LitwhenTVpowerisOff.
@ TIMER indicator @
Litwhentheprogramtimesarestored.
@ REC indicator @
LitwhentheVCRisrecording.
Remote Control Sensor
Aim the remote control towards this spot on the
TV.
REC (VCR)
Pressto beginrecording.
STOP/EJECT (VCR)
Pressto stop a video tape during play, record,
rewind, or fast forward. Pressto eject a video
tape if the tape is stopped,
REW/FF (VCR)
Pressto rewind/hst forward _videotape.
PLAY/PAUSE (VCR)
Pressto playorpauseavideotape,
VOLUME -, +
Pressto increase or decrease the volume,
CHANNEL '_" and A
Pressto changechannels.
POWER
Pressto turn the TVon and off.
Front/Side Pane| .Jacks
You (:ar_ use the [_'['ont/Side parcel,jacks to connect an A/V corTlponent that is used only
occasionally, such as a ('am(:oi'der oi video game. (For inf'oimatiori ()_ ('o_l_e(:ting
ecluipment, see [)ages 2,1 2,6,)
CFTD2785 CFTD2085
@ @
@ VIDEO IN jack
Usedto connect a video signal from acamcorder
or video game.
_} AUDIO IN jacks
Used to connect the audio signals from a cam-
corder or video game.
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YOUR NEW 3\'rAY COMBINATION UNIT
Rear Pane! Jacks
Use the _ear pane] jacks to (orlnect an AJV (omporlent that %i]] be corlne(ted (orltintl-
ously, su(h as a VCR o[ a (am(oH:]ei.
For more information o[1 conne<tin 8 equpment, see [}ages 2.1 2.6.
@ O O O
O DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
Connect to a compatible dolby digital receiver.
0VIDEO-AUDIO INPUTS
Used to connect video_audio signals from VCRs,
laserdLsc players and.similardevices.
AUDIO-VIDEO
[VIONITOR OUTPUTS
Connecttotheaudio-videoinputjacksofa
recordingVCR.
O VHF!UHF
Connect to an antenna otto a cable 3way
Combination Unit system.
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