Samsung LTN325WX-XAA User Manual

Owner’s Instructions

LCD TV with Life-Like Picture & Sleek Design

LTN325W ILTN406W

BN68-00448R-02

Owner’s Instructions

LCD TV with Life-Like Picture & Sleek Design LTN325W I LTN406W

This device is a Class B digital apparatus.

IMPORTADO POR

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

EXPORTADO POR

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 416, Mae tan-3dong, Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon City, Kyungki-Do Korea

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SAFETY 1

Important Safety Instructions

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.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. Agrounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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SAFETY 2

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 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.

Caution: FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug.

Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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.

WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or

electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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SAFETY 3

User Instructions

The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following warning: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television receptions, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

User Information

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. You may find the booklet called How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems helpful. This booklet was prepared by the Federal Communications Commission. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4.

The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 3351 Michelson Drive, Suite #290, Irvine, CA92612 USA

Warning

User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product. Provided with this monitor is a detachable power supply cord with IEC320 style terminations. It may be suitable for connection to any UL Listed personal computer with similar configuration. Before making the connection, make sure the voltage rating of the computer convenience outlet is the same as the monitor and that the ampere rating of the computer convenience outlet is equal to or exceeds the monitor voltage rating. For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed detachable power cord with NEMA configuration 5-15P type (parallel blades) plug cap. For 240 Volt applications use only UL Listed Detachable power supply cord with NEMA configuration 6015P type (tandem blades) plug cap.

IC Compliance Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian nterference-Causing Equipment Regulations of ICES-003. Cet appareil Numérique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlemont NMB-03 sur les équipements produisant des interférences au Canada.

Notice de Conformité IC

Cet appareil numérique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement ICES-003 sur les équipements produisant des interférences au Canada.

VCCI

This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numéique de la classe B estconforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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 received, including interference that may cause unesired operation.

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.

FCC Information

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Standard screen format televisions (4:3, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view standard format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the standard 4:3 ratio format and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark top and bottom letterbox bars (wide screen pictures), should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week.

Wide screen format televisions (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature, and constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and images on screen, such as the dark side-bars on non-expanded standard format television video and programming, should be limited to no more than 15% of the total television viewing per week.

Additionally, viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports, video game displays, station logos, web sites or computer graphics and patterns, should be limited as described above for all televisions. Displaying any stationary images that exceed the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (LCDs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. On television models that offer picture sizing features, use these controls to view the different formats as a full screen picture.

Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven LCD aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered by your Samsung limited warranty.

[Note] If a still image is displayed for an extended period of time, residual images or blurring may appear. When you need to leave the monitor unused for an extended period of time, adjust the settings so

that the monitor automatically goes into energy saving mode or activates the screen saver to display moving images.

Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing

SAFETY 4

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CONTENTS 1

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

List of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Separate VHF and UHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Cable without a Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels . . .9 Connecting to a Cable Box that

Descrambles Some Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connecting an S-VHS VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connecting a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Chapter 3: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Turning the TVOn and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using the Channel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using the Pre-CH Button to select the Previous Channel . . .16

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Viewing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Setting Up Your Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Chapter 4: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Plug & Play Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Memorizing the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Selecting the Video Signal-source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) . . . . . . . .24

Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) . . . . . . . . . .25

To Select TV/Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

To Edit the Input Source Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Using Automatic Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Customizing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Using Automatic Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Customizing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Selecting a Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Setting the Blue Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

To Select an External Input Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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CONTENTS

Fine Tuning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Viewing Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Activating Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main image . . . . . . . .37

Changing the PIP Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Changing the Size of the PIP Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Freezing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Adjusting the Background Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Setting the DNIe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

To Enjoy Dolby Digital Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Turning the Dolby ProLogic II On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Turning the Dynamic Range On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Speaker Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

TRADEMARK & LAVELLICENSE NOTICE . . . . . . . . . .46

Ideal Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Changing the STEREO Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Selecting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

To Select an External Output Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Adjusting the Headphone Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Setting the Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Using the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines” . . . . .56

How to Set up Restrictions using the MPAA Ratings:

G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip

Blocks a Channel (“Emergency Escape”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Chapter 5: PC Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Using Your TVas a Computer (PC) Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only) . . . . . . . .60

Adjusting the Screen Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Changing the Screen Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

To Initialize the Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

How to DVI Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

How to Auto Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Identifying Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Installing Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

How to Install the Wall Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

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List of Features

Your TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features:

• Easy-to-use remote control

• Easy-to-use on-screen menu 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

• Aspecial filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems

• Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible

• Abuilt-in multi-channel sound decoder for stereo and bilingual listening

• Equiped, dual channel speakers

• Headphone jack for private listening

• 16:9 letter box format available depending upon source

List of Parts

Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer.

Chapter One

YOUR NEW TV

RF Cable

(AA39-00039A)

Remote Control(BN59-00364B)

& Batteries (AAA x 2)

Power Cord

(BH39-10339X)

Owner’s

Instructions

Front

Speaker

(BN96-00568C)

Stand

(BN96-00380A)

Core(3301-001456)

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Familiarizing Yourself with Your New 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.

YOUR N

EW TV

POWER

Press to turn the TV on and off.

POWER INDICATOR

Lights up when you turn the power off.

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

TV/VIDEO

(See Page 17) Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, S-VIDEO, Component 1, Component 2, PC/DVI).

Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV’s features.

– VOL +

Press to increase or decrease the volume. Also used to select items on the on-screen menu.

Press to change channels. Also press to highlight various items on the on-screen menu. (Without the Remote Control, You can turn on TV by using the Channel buttons.)

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YOUR NEW TV

Rear Panel Jacks

Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR or a DVD player.

For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 7-15.

VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT

VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT

SUPER VIDEO INPUT

HEADPHONE JACK

COMPONENT

DIGITAL AUDIO IN JACK

PC AUDIO INPUT

PC VIDEO(DVI-D) INPUT

SPEAKER OUT JACK

WOOFER OUTPUT

TV ANTENNA

KENSINGTON LOCK

POWER INPUT

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YOUR NEW TV

Remote Control

LCD SCREEN

Shows the battery status and selected input source device. Shows the currently selected input source.

INPUT SELECT BUTTON

Use to select an input source - TV, Set-top box (Digital Broadcast Receiver), video, cable or DVD.

(See Page 18-20)

CH and CH

(Channel Up/Down)

Press CH or CH to change channels.(See Page16)

VOL + and VOL -

Press to increase or decrease

the volume. (See Page 16)

TV/VIDEO

Press to display all of the available

video sources. (See Page 25-26)

JOYSTICK

Use to select on-screen menu

items and change menu values.

(The remote control will only

function with VCR or DVD units

that are compatible with the LCD TV.)

VIDEO/DVD CONTROL

BUTTON

Use this button to control the video

or DVD functions.

• Works only with compatible VCR

or DVD players.

POWER

Turns the TV on and off. (See Page 16)

P.SIZE

Press to change the screen size. (See Page 38)

P.MODE

Adjusts the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings. (See Page 27)

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound. (See Page 17)

Displays the main on-screen menu. (See Page 17)

You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV.

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YOUR NEW TV

PRE-CH

Tunes to the previous channel.

(See Page 16)

INFO

Press to display the current channel

and audio/video settings.

(See Page 17)

EXIT

Press to exit the menu.

PIP

See the PIP screen section of this

manual. (See Page 36)

STILL

Press to stop the action during

a particular scene. Press again to

resume normal video.

(See Page 38)

MTS BUTTON

Press to select MONO or STEREO

mode. (See Page 47)

DOLBY DIGITAL BUTTON

Press to enjoy theater-quality 3-D

sound. (See Page 41-45)

PIP CONTROLS

(See Page 37)

Displays the available channels

in sequence.

(These buttons change channels

in the PIP window only.)

SIZE

Press to make the PIP window

double, large or small.

SWAP

Exchanges the video signal that is

currently displayed on the main

screen with the signal in the PIP

window.

(While the main screen is in

PC mode, it does not work.)

RESET

When your remote does not work,

change the batteries and press the

“Reset” button for 2-3 seconds

before use.

+100

Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1”. (See Page 24)

SLEEP TIMER

Press to select a time for the TV to

turn off automatically.

(See Page 54)

AUTOMATIC CHANNEL BUTTON

Press to automatically store selected TV/cable channels. (See Page 24)

ADD/ERASE

Press to add or erase channels in the TV’s memory. (See Page 25)

DNIe BUTTON

Press to improve the digital video quality. (See Page 40)

Press to switch to the PC mode.

SET BUTTON

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Replace the cover.

Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be

using the remote control for a long time.

The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.

(Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.)

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

Slide the cover out completely.

YOUR NEW TV

The remote control doesn’t work!

Check the following:

1. Is the TV power switch on?

2. Are the plus and minus ends of the batteries reversed?

3. Did the battery run out?

4. Is the power out, or is the power cord unplugged?

5. Is there a special fluorescent light or a neon sign nearby?

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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” below.

If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads” on page 8.

If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas” on page 8.

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

Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a 30075 ohm adaptor (not supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws.

Plug the adaptor into the TV ANTENNA terminal on the bottom of the back panel.

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Connecting Cable TV

To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below.

Cable without a Cable Box

Plug the incoming cable into the TV ANTENNA terminal on back of the TV.

Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels.

Plug the combiner into the TV ANTENNA terminal on the bottom of the rear panel.

INSTALLATION

Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads

Plug the antenna lead into the TV ANTENNA terminal on the bottom of the back 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 a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).

Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.

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INSTALLATION

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Find the cable that is connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box.

This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT”, or simply, “OUT”.

Connect the other end of this cable to the TV 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. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)

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”.

Connect this cable to a two-way splitter.

Connect a coaxial cable between an OUTPUT terminal on the splitter and the IN terminal on the cable box.

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Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch.

Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

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 viewing. 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.)

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INSTALLATION

Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV.

Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV.

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.

# Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.

A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store).

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 connect two cables.

Connecting a VCR

These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 7-10). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.

Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV.

Connect the cable or antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR.

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INSTALLATION

Connect an S-video cable between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the S-VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV.

An S-video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR. (If not, check your local electronics store.)

# Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.

Make sure that the output is set to TV. (See Page 33)

# Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.

To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV.

Connecting an S-VHS VCR

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.)

Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV.

Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO jacks on the TV.

Connect a video cable between the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR and the VIDEO jack on the TV.

Connecting an External Input Source

Connect the Input/AUDIO cables to the Input/AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV and the Input/AUDIO IN jacks on the VCR (Connect the cables to the jacks of the same color.)

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INSTALLATION

Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player owner's manual.

# Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.

Connecting a DVD Player

The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.

Connect a set of audio cables between the L, R AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD player.

Connect a video cable between the COMPONENT1 or COMPONENT2 (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks on the TV and the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the DVD player.

Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your Set-Top Box owner's manual.

# Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.

Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box

The connections for a typical set-top box are shown below.

Connect a set of audio cables between the L, R COMPONENT1 or COMPONENT2 AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-Top Box.

Connect a video cable between the COMPONENT1 or COMPONENT2 (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks on the TV and the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the Set-Top Box.

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INSTALLATION

Connecting the Speakers

5.1. Channel system: 5 Channels – 2 Channels for the front (left and right), 1 Channel for the center, 2 for the rear (left and right)

0.1 Channel –Subwoofer Channel

• The center, rear (left and right) and the Subwoofer speakers are sold separately.

• Contact the nearest electronics store to purchase them.

1. Connect the speaker cables to the Speaker OUT jacks on the TV and the IN jacks on the speakers.

2. Connect the Subwoofer OUT jack on the TV to the Subwoofer.

How to Connect

1. Turn the TV on and press the TV/Input button to select TV.

2. Press the Volume button to adjust the volume level.

How to Turn the Sound On

•Wind the speaker cable on the core twice or more.

1. Place the hooks on the speaker and the TV set.

2. Tighten the screws to secure the hooks.

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INSTALLATION

Connecting a PC

Note: This figure shows the Standard Connector-jack panel. The actual configuration on

your TV may be different, depending on the model.

PC VIDEO CABLE

( DVI-D+DVI-D )

PC AUDIO CABLE

• PC AUDIO INPUT

Connect these to the audio-output jacks on your PC.

• PC VIDEO INPUT

Connect to the video output port on your PC.

# Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration.

TV rear panel PC rear

DVI-D

D-SUB

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PC VIDEO CABLE

( DVI + D-SUB)

PC AUDIO CABLE

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Changing Channels

Using the Channel Buttons

Press the CH

buttons to change channels.

When you press the CH

buttons, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the 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.

Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel

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 use the number button to select the second channel. Then, use the PRE-CH button to quickly alternate between them.

Chapter Three

SPECIAL FEATURES

Adjusting the Volume

Press the VOL +/– buttons to increase or decrease the volume.

Turning the TV On and Off

Press the POWER button.

You can also use the Power button on the front panel.

[Note]

1. Use of the 'Power' button on the remote is possible only when the TV is

in 'Power Saving' (stand-by) mode. If the TV is powered off,

the remote cannot be used to turn the TV on.

2. To retain the time and or automatic alarm settings, always put the TV

in stand-by mode with the remote control.

Use of the power switch on the TV will clear all time related settings.

[Benefit] This full 'power off' function is as effective as unplugging the power cable.

TV switches to stand-by mode when powered off by the remote control.

To return power ( ) to the screen, press the remote control 'ON' or channel button

( ). Pressing the power button on the TV does not return power to the screen because in this case, the TV restores the last mode, which was 'Power Saving'.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Press MUTE and the sound cuts off.

The word “ ” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen.

To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press the VOL +/– button.

Using Mute

At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the Mute button.

Viewing the Display

The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings.

The on-screen displays disappear after about ten seconds.

Press the button once more or wait approximately 10 seconds and it

disappears automatically. Allows the user to adjust the

settings according to his/her prefer ence and shows the current settings.

Viewing the Menus

With the power on, press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen. It’s left side has five icons: Input, Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup.

The on-screen menus disappear from the screen after

about thirty seconds.

You can also use the MENU,

CHANNEL, VOLUME and TV/Video buttons on the control

panel of the TV to make selections.

Press the Display button on the remote control.

The TV will display the channel, the type of sound, and the status of certain picture and sound settings.

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select one of the

5 icons. Then press ENTER or RIGHT to access the icon’s sub-menu.

Press the MENU button to exit.

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