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01-FRONT COVER-01_en 2/25/03 9:39 AM Page 1
LTN1565
LTN1765
TFT-LCD TELEVISION
SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
www.samsungusa.com
BN68-00438A-0?
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02-Inside Front Cover_en 2/25/03 8:25 AM Page 1 Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 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 a
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03-PREFACE_en 2/25/03 8:26 AM Page 1 Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. Important Safety Information Always be careful when using your TV receiver. To
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03-PREFACE_en 2/25/03 8:26 AM Page 2 • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges. • Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. Whe
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04-CONTENTS_en 2/25/03 8:48 AM Page 3 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2 Top panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2 Rea
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04-CONTENTS_en 4/4/03 1:44 PM Page 4 CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1 Fine Tuning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1 LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2 Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3 Freezing the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3 Spec
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05-CHAPTER 1_en 2/25/03 2:56 PM Page 1 Chapter 1 YOUR NEW TV 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 • Adjustable picture and sound settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory • Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels • A special filter to reduce or eliminate reception problems • Fine tuning control for the sharp
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05-CHAPTER 1_en 4/15/03 2:56 PM Page 2 YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Top Panel Buttons The buttons on the top panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. TV/VIDEO POWER Press to display all of the available Press to turn the TV on and off. video sources. SPEAKER MENU Press to see an on-screen menu of POWER INDICATOR your TV's features. Lights up when you turn the power off. - VOL + RE
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05-CHAPTER 1_en 4/4/03 8:54 AM Page 3 YOUR NEW TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component, such as a VCR or a DVD player. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.8. POWER INPUT KENSINGTON LOCK CONNECTOR (See page A.1) PC VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT Connect to the video output port on your PC. Connect audio signal(L/R) from a camcorder or VCR. PC AUDIO INPUT Connect to the audio-output jacks VIDEO INPUT on your PC. Connect a video signal fro
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05-CHAPTER 1_en 5/14/03 9:37 AM Page 4 YOUR NEW TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. Power (Page 3.1) S.STD (Page 3.10) Turns the TV on and off. Adjust the TV sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings TV/VIDEO (Page 3.11) (or select your personal, Press to display all of the customized sound settings). available video sources. DISPLAY (Page 3.1) P.STD (Page 3.8) Press to display
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06-CHAPTER 2_en 2/25/03 9:22 AM Page 1 Chapter 2 INSTALLATION 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 2.2. If you have two antennas, see “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 ear
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06-CHAPTER 2_en 2/25/03 9:22 AM Page 2 INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 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 an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner. 2 Plug
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06-CHAPTER 2_en 2/25/03 9:22 AM Page 3 INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels This terminal might be labeled 1 “ANT OUT,” “VHF OUT,” Find the cable that is or simply, “OUT.”. connected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. 2 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 in
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06-CHAPTER 2_en 2/25/03 9:22 AM Page 4 INSTALLATION 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch. 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch. 6 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. After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for norma
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06-CHAPTER 2_en 2/25/03 9:22 AM Page 5 INSTALLATION 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 2.1-2.3). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel 3 Pr Audio(L) Audio(R) Connect a coa
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06-CHAPTER 2_en 2/25/03 9:22 AM Page 6 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.) VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel 1 Pr Audio(L) Audio(R) To begin, follow steps 1–3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your Coaxial Cable VCR and your TV. VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel 2 Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on Au
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06-CHAPTER 2_en 2/25/03 9:22 AM Page 7 INSTALLATION Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. 1 DVD Player Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Connect a set of audio cables between the COMPONENT 1 L, R AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Audio Cable player. 2 DVD Player Rear Panel TV Rear Panel Connect a video cable between the COMPONENT1 (Y, Pb, Pr) jacks on the TV and the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the DVD player. Video
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06-CHAPTER 2_en 2/25/03 9:22 AM Page 8 INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. 2 TV Rear Panel Camcorder Connect an audio cable Output Jacks between the AUDIO Y-Connector OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the Audio Cable AUDIO terminals on the back of the TV. 3 TV Rear Pa
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06-CHAPTER 2_en 2/25/03 9:22 AM Page 9 INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely. Make sure to match the 2 “+” and “–” ends of the Install two AAA size batteries with the diagram batteries. inside the compartment. Remove the batteries and store 3 them in a cool, dry place if you Replace the cover. 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 bat
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07-CHAPTER 3_en 2/25/03 9:28 AM Page 1 Chapter 3 OPERATION Turning the TV On and Off Press the Power button on the remote control. You can also use the Power button on the top panel. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus The on-screen menus disappear 1 from the screen after about thirty Picture With the power on, press seconds. Mode Custom the MENU button. Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color The main menu appears Tint Color Tone Normal on the screen.
