Samsung CT-21K3W, CT-21K5W manual Repeatedly press the CH

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The “V-chip” screen will appear.

Press the CH ▼ button twice, and select “MPAA rating.”

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While “MPAA rating” is selected, press the VOL + button. The “MPAA rat- ing” screen will appear.

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Repeatedly press the CH

button to select a particular MPAA category. Pressing the CH ▼ button will cycle through the MPAA categories:

GGeneral audience (no restrictions).

PG Parental guidance suggested.

PG-13PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned).

RR (Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult).

NC-17No children under age 17.

XX (Adults only).

NR Not rated.

While a particular category is selected, press VOL + to activate it.

A letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed. Press CH ▲ or CH ▼ to select “U” or”B”.

Press MENU four times to save the settings and to clear all screens.

Note: The V-Chip will automatically block any category that is “more restrictive.” For example, if you block the “PG-13” category, then “R,” “NC-17,” and “X” will automatically be blocked also.

How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip

Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”)

If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will block it. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear: “Excessive rating.”

To resume normal viewing, tune to a different channel using the number buttons. Under certain conditions (depending on the rating of the local TV programs) the V-Chip might lock out all the channels. In this case, use the V-Chip function for an “emergency escape”:

Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH ▼ button three times to select the “Function” menu and press the VOL + button.

Press the CH ▼ button three times to highlight the “V-chip” menu and press the VOL + button.

Enter your PIN number, and press the VOL + button to temporarily disable the V-Chip Lock.

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Contents CT-21K3W AA68-02478A-01Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank You for Choosing Samsung Example Antenna Grounding Operation InstallationYour New TV Appendix Special FeaturesTroubleshooting List of Features Chapter OneFamiliarizing Yourself with The TV Signals being displayed on the big screen Rear Panel JacksAUDIO-VIDEO Monitor DevicesRemote Control ´ Number buttons+100 CH and CH Channel Up/DownConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin LeadsConnecting Cable TV Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable without a Cable BoxConnect this cable to a two-way splitter Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All ChannelsConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Connecting a VCR Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TVS TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a Camcorder Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Press the Power button on the remote control Turning the TV On and OffViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusSelecting a Menu Language ANT antenna STD, HRC or AFN all cable TV Selecting the Video Signal-sourceMemorizing the Channels Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select Added or ErasedAdjusting the Volume Changing ChannelsSetting the Clock Or CH button repeat Edly until the correct hour appearsCustomizing the Picture Press Menu to display menuUsing Automatic Picture Settings Customizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound Settings Press the Menu button to display the menuSetting The On/Off Melody Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape Fine Tuning Channels Chapter FourChanging the Screen Size Using the Surf Setting the On/Off Timer Setting the Sleep Timer When finished, press the VOL + buttonSound Features Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS SoundtrackExtra sound settings Turbo Sound, Surround, or Auto Volume Turbo SoundViewing Closed Captions Press the Menu button three times to exit Using the V-ChipSetting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelinesTV-Y Young children TV-Y7 Children 7 and over General audienceParental guidance TV-14E C I a L F E AT U R E S Repeatedly press the CH Identifying Problems Chapter FiveSpecifications Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVUsing Your TV in Another Country

CT-21K5W, CT-21K3W specifications

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One of the significant features of these models is their 21-inch screen size, which strikes a balance between compactness and screen real estate. The televisions are engineered to deliver vibrant colors and clear pictures, thanks in part to Samsung's advanced picture tube technology. The CRT display offers rich contrast ratios and deeper blacks, providing an immersive viewing experience for movies, sports, and video games.

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