Samsung LTP1745, LTP2045, LT-P1545 Owner’s Manual

..............-Owner's

Instructions

This device _sa Class B digital apparatus.

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Do not display a still image (such as on a vdeo game or when hooking up a DVD to this LCD TV} on the Coot 1F CD (thin Film [ransister Liquid Crysta Display) panel for a long time as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as 'screen burn" .To avoid such image retention, educe the degree of brightness and contrast of this screen when displaying a still image

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1 : Your New TV

List of Featm'es ............................................ i

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

Familiarizing Yottrself with Yore New TV ....................... 2

Chapter 2- Installation

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ........................... 6

C@mecting Cable TV ....................................... 7

Connecting a VCR ......................................... i0

Connecting an S=VHS VCR ................................. i 1

C@mecting a DVD Player ................................... i2

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

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

Remote Comrol ..................................... 4

h_stalling Batteries in the Remote Control ................ 5

If remote control doesn't work! ........................ 5

Antennas with 300=ohm Flat T'_xin Leads ................. 6

Antennas vxith 75=ohm Rotmd Leads .................... 7

Separate VHF and UHF Amemm s ...................... 7

Cable v, ithottt a Cable Box ............................ 7

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Chalmels...8 Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels . .8

Chapter 3" 8peoial Features

Tinting the TV On and Off .................................. i3

Changing Chmmels ........................................ 13

Using the Chalmel Bt_ttons ........................... i3

Using the PRE=CH Button to select the Previotts Chalmel .. i3

Adjusting the Volmne ...................................... i3

Using Mute ....................................... i3

Viewing the Display ....................................... i4

Viewing the Melms ........................................ i4

Chapter 4: Operation

Plug & Play Feature ........................................ 15

Memorizing @e Chalmels ................................... i6

Selecting the Video Signal=source ..................... i6

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) ........ i7

To check the cham_els stored in memory ................ i7

To select chfmnels over 100 .......................... i7

ADD and DEE Channels (Manual Method) .............. i8

To select the Ii_put Sottrce .................................. i9

To Edit @e Inpttt Sot_rce Name ............................... 20

Using At_tomatic Picture Set@_gs ............................. 21

Ctlstomizing the Pictme .................................... 22

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Using Automatic Sound Settings .............................. 23

To select the Sound option .................................. 24

Selecting a Menu Language ................................. 25

Setting the Blue Screen Mode ................................ 26

Adjusting the Color Tone ................................... 27

Automatic volmne control ................................... 28

Setting the Clock ......................................... 29

Option l: Setting the Clock Manually .................. 29

Option 2: Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically

Set the TV Clock .......................... 30

Setting the On/Off Timer ................................... 32

Setting the Sleep Timer .................................... 34

Viewing Closed Captions ................................... 35

Using the V-Chip .......................................... 36

Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) ............. 36

How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip ..................... 37

How to Set up Restrictions Using the 'TV guidelines' . .... 38

How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings:

G, PG, PG-l 3, R, NC-l 7, X .......................... 40

How to Reset the TV afler the V-Chip

Blocks a Channel ('Emergency Escape') ................ 41

Chapter 5: PC Display

Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display ..................... 42

How to Set up Your PC Sotiware (Windows only) ........ 42

Adjusting the Screen Quality ......................... 43

Changing the Screen Position ......................... 44

To Initialize the Screen Position or Color Settings ......... 45

How to Auto Adjust ................................ 46

Using Automatic Picture Settings ...................... 47

Customizing the Picture ............................. 48

Adjusting the Color Tone ............................ 49

Customizing the color ............................... 50

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

Identifying Problems ....................................... 51

Appendix

Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock ......................... 53

Relractable Stand .......................................... 54

Installing VESA compliant mounting devices .................... 55

Installing the Wall Mount Kit (sold separately) .................. 56

Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV ........................... 60

Using Your TV in Another Country ............................ 60

Display Mode ............................................ 61

Specifications ............................................ 62

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YOUR NEW TV

List of Features

Your TV was desif;ned with the latest tecl'mology. This TV is a high-perik)rmance unit that includes the ikJlowing special features:

• Easy-to-use remote contro!

• Easy-to-use on-screen Fnenu system oAutomatic timer to turn the TV on and oil"

oAc[justable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV's memory oAutomatic channel tuning tk_rup to !94 channels.(Air :69 , STD : 125 )

• A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems

• Fine tuning control tk_rthe sharpest picture possible oA built-in multi-channel sound decoder tk_rstereo and bilingual listening oBuilt-ira dua! channel speakers

• Headphone .jack tbr private listening

List of Parts

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

!5"/20"

Remote Control Power Cord Wall Mount kit

(BN59-00429A) & 17":3903-000144 15717": BN96-01270A

Batteries (AAA x 2) 15"/20": 3903-000085 20": BN96-01271A

15" / !7" 20"

Owner's

Instructions

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YOUR NEW TV

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.

SOURCE [9 MENU -- VOL + v CH A (_ POWER

t_ SOURCE_

Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO,

Component, PC)

_' You can also use the SOURCE({_a)

button on the TV's control panel to make selections.

i_ MENU

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

_) -- VOL +

Press to decrease or increase the volume, Press to see an on-screen menu on the screen.

i_ _/CHA

Press to change channeIs AIso press to highlight various items on the on-screen menu.

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i_ 0 POWER

Press to turn the TV on and off.

t_ HEADPHONE JACK

Connect a set of external headphones to this jack for private listening.

i_ SPEAKERS

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV.

POWER INDICATOR

Lights up when you turn the power off. (Red light shows in stand-by mode, Red

shows when you turn the power on, and light is off after the power is on. Green shows

when you set Timer on or off.)

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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 6~ 12.

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@ POWER INPUT

O PC AUDIO IN (STEREO)

_]) PC VIDEO INPUT

Connect to the video output port on your PC.

_]) VIDEO INPUT

Connect a video signal from a camcorder or VCR.

AUDIO INPUT Connect an audio signal(L/R) from a

camcorder or VCR.

O S-VIDEO INPUT

Connect an S-Video signal from a camcorder or VCR,

@ TV ANTENNA

Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system.

_) COMPONENT

Connect a component video/audio.

_1 KENSINGTON LOCK

(See page 53)

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Youk NEw TV

Remote Control

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.

POWER (See Page 13) Turns the TV on and off.

NUMBER BUTTONS

Press to select channels directly on the TV.

_) PRE-CH

Turns to the previous channel.

_) SOURCE(See Page 19)

Input source selection

+100

Press to select channels over I00. For example, to select channel 121, press "+100," then press

"2" and '1."

CH A and CH V

(Channel Up/Down) Press CH Aor CH V to change

channels.

VOL+ and VOL-

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

MUTE (See Page 13) Pressto temporarily cut off

the sound,

SLEEP(See Page 34)

Press to select a time for the TV to turn off automatically.

MENU[][][]

Displays the main on-screen menu.

UPIDOWNILEFTI

RIGHT/ENTER 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.)

_) INFO DISPLAY

Use to see information on the

current broadcast.

_) EXIT-'[J

Press the menu to exit.

_) ADD/DEL

Use to store and delete channels

to/from memory.

_) CAPTION

Pressto set caption on/off.

MTS

(Multichannel Television Stereo) Press to choose stereo, mono or

Separate Audio Program

(SAP broadcast).

_) S.MODE

Adjust the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings.

AUTO PROG.

Use to store the broadcast/cable channels that you receive.

P.MODE

Adjust the TV picture by selecting

one of the preset factory settings.

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YOUR NEW TV

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Slide the cover out

lMake sure to match the "+" and

"--" ends of the batteries with the

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diagram inside the compartment.

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

the batteries last for about one year.)

If remote control doesn't work

Check the iollowing:

1. Is the TV power switch on?

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

3. Did the batteries 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?

up to about 23 feet fl'om the TV.

(Assumi% t3pical TV usa=e,

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INSTALLATION

Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas

If your antenna has a set of leads that look like lhis, see "Amennas wilh 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads" below.

If your antenna has one lead thal looks like this, see _'Amennas with 75-ohm

Round Leads" on page 7.

ff you have two antennas, see "'Separate VHF and UHF Amennas'" on page 7.

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 fiat leads, folh)w the directions below.

=lace the wires from

the twin leads under

the screws on a 300-

75 ohm adaptor (not

supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten

the screws

Plug the adaptor into

the TV ANTENNA terminal on the

bpOtntOLof the back

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INS TALLATION

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 _ _/_(_j leads to the combiner.

Plug the combiner

into the TV

ANTENN I

on the

the rear panel.

Connecting Cable TV

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

Cable without a Cable Box

you do not need a cable box to

Plug the incoming view unscrambled cable channels. cable into the TV

ANTENNA terminal

on back of the TV.

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IN STALLATION

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels

Find the cabJe that is connected to the

ANTENNA OUT

termina! on your cable

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Connect the other end of this cable to the_ ANTENNA termina! on

the back o{ the Tv.

4This terminal might be labeled

"ANT OUT", "VHF OUT", or

simply, "OUT".

Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels

If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), tollow 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 eleclronics stores.)

Find and disconnect

the cable that is

connected to the

ANTENNA IN terminal

on },our cable box.

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.

Incoming

cable

IThis terminal might be labeled

"ANT IN", "VHF IN", or simply, "IN".

Cable Box

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INSTALLA/I'ION

Connect a coaxial

Cable between the ..........................................................-M-41 I_

ANTENNA OUT n_ _ terminal on the SNifter RF (A/B)

cable box and the CaNe Box Switch B=IN terminal on the

AIB switch.

Connect another _ cable between the

other OUT terminal Incoming on th e sp!itter and cane

the A-IN terminal on SNitter RF (AIB)

the RF (A/B) switch.

Connect the last coaxial cable

between the OUT terminal on the RF macoming

(A/B) switch and the cane VHF/UHF terminal

on the rear of the

TV.

Splitter

Cable Box

Cable Box Switch

TV ANTENNA

' _ TV Rear

RF (AIB)

Switch

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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IN STALLATION

Connecting a VCR

These instructions assmne that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 6-9). Skip step I if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system.

Unplugthe cable or

antenna fromthe

back of the TV.

Connect the cable or VCR Rear Panel

amenna to the _ ""_0 . 'c:: ":__ )

ANTENNA IN terminal Incoming O_ "<®4) ® /

on the back of the Antenna

VCR.

Connect a coaxial

cable between the

ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR

ane the amenna

terminal on the TV.

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

Cable or L

VCR Rear PaneU TV Rear Panel

Connect a set of L

audiocables L between theAUDIO

OUT]acks on the VCR and the AUDIO

jackson the TV,

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.

Connect a video cable between the

VIDEO OUTjack on the VCR an d the

VIDEO jack on the

TV,

Folk)w the instructions in "Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape" to view your VCR tape.

_:Each external input source device has a ditTerent back panel coniiguration.

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VCR Rear PaneU m .o,

TV Rear PaneH

TV Rear Panel

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INSTALLATION

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.)

To begin, follow

s[eps "-3 in the

previous secbon to

connect the antenna

or cable to your

VCR and your TV.

Connect a set of audio

cables between the

AUDIO OUT jacks on

the VCR and the

AUDIO INPUT jacks

on the TV

Connect an S-video

cable between the

S-V DEO OUT jack on

the VCR and the

S-VIDEO INPUTlack

on the TV,

VCR Rear PaneU TV Rear P_neU

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VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel

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TV Rear I_anel

VCR Rear Panel

!_ S=Video CaNe <Optional>

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 dillerent back panel configuration.

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IN STALLATION

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 me

_ :>.AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV and

the AUDIO OUT acks on the DVD player.

the TV and lhe Y. Pb(Y'COMPONENTbetweenc°nnec'a videocablepb,pr)thejackson __I¢ ¢ '_' _"_']_ _ 1 _}],l

Pr jacks on the DVD Video Cabme<OptlonN>

player, n }

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

The component terminal of this set only supports 480i/480p resolution.

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

DVD Player Rear P_nN

Audio Cable <OptionN>

TV Rear Penn

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TV Rear Panem

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Turning the TV On and Off

Press the POWER button on the remote control, You can also use the Power button on the front panel.

Changing Channels

Using the Channel Buttons

When you press the CH ^ / v buttons, the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has nlemorized. (The TV must have menlorized 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

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.

Adjusting the Volume

1 To Control Speaker votunie.

When a headphone is connected, the Volume Control OSD screen changes automatically as in number 2.

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

Using Mute

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

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

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SPECIAL FEATURES

Viewing the Display

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

4 The on-screen displays

disappear after about ten seconds.

on the remote control.

TheTV Will display the

channel, the type of

sound, and the status of certain picture an d

sound settings, current settings.

4Press the button once more or

wait approximately 10 seconds and it disappears auton]atically.

IAllows the user to adjust the

settim,s_.accordin_ to his/her preference and shows the

Viewing the Menus

With the power on, _ in_

press the MENU button, _:_

The main menu appears

on the screen, It's left

side has five icons:

Input, Picture, Sound _ '_ _ _.... _ _o_u

Channel, and Setup,

Use the UP/DOWN Aw buttons to select one of the

five icons, Then press ENTERL_ _ to access the

con s sub-menu.

Press the EXIT button to exit.

4The on-screen menus

disappear fl'om the screen after about two minutes.

4You can also use the

SOURCE buttons on the control panel of the TV

to make selections.(See page 19)

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OPERATION

Plug & Play Feature

When lhc TV is initially powered On. two basic cuSlOlYler senings proceed automalically and subsequently: Selling Auto prograln. Clock.

Press the POWER

button on the remote

control,

The message "Plug &

Play" is displayed

Press the

UP/DOWN AV buttons

to select "English",

'Frangais, "Espafiol". or

"Portugu6s" then press

the ENTER_ button.

Press the LIP/DOWN AV

buttons to select

"AiP,"STD", 'HRC" or

'IRC", then press the

ENTER _ button,

Press the ENTERK4;

Button, The TV will

begin memorizing all of

the available channels,

Press the ENTER

button to stop,

Press the

LEFT/RIGHT4

buttons to move to the

hour or minute,

Set the hour or minute

by pressing the

UP/DOWN AV buttons.

frefer to "Setting the

Clock" on page 29/,

La#9_aSe

[m a_u

A_o Pro#fa[#

_v r_

The message

"Enjoy your watching."

is displayed.

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OPERATION

Memorizing the Channels

Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels lk)r both "off-air" (antenna) and cable channels. A0er the available channels are memorized, use the CH/', and CH v

buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a

broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual).

Selecting the Video Signal-source

Before your television can begin memorizing the awdlable channels, you must specify the type ot signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system).

Press the MENU button

to display the men u`

Press the

UP/DOWN AV 5uttons

to select _'Channer', then

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Repeatedly press the

ENTER_ button to

cycle through these

choices:

Air, STD. HRC or IRC

all cable TVL

Press the

UP/DOWN AV

buttons to select the

Video signal source, then press the

ENTER_ button.

Press the EXIT button

to exit.

Note :STD, HRC _mdIRC identify,various types of cable

TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify, the type of cable system that exists in your particular area.

At this point, the signal source has been selected. Pr(x:eed to "Storing Ch_mnels in Memou" (next page).

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OPERATION

Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method)

First. select the correct W e{_an,e_

signal source (Air, STD, - !_

HRcIRC,Seesteps

1~2 on previous page

Press the MENU button

Press the

UP/DOWN AV buttons

to select "Channel". then

Dress the ENTER r_

bu[ton

UP/DOWN AV buttons

[o select "Auto Program".

Press the ENTER

button

Press the ENTERL_ j

button

The TV will begin

memonzing all of the

available channels

After all the available

channels are stored

the Auto Program menu

reappears

Press the EXIT button

to exit. available channels.

To check the channels stored in memory

" Only the channels stored in memory are selected.

To select channels over 100

4 The TV automatically cycles

through all of the awlilable

channels and stores them in

memory. This takes about one m

[WO llll nufes.

Press ENTER C_ a_ any rune _o interrupt the memorization process

and return to the CHANNEL menu.

I Note: You can also press the

AUTO PROG. button u_ select

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