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LTM1555B LTM1755B 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 BN68-00266A-01 Owner's Instructions
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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 held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S.
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there is adequate ventilation and that you've followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. • Operate your TV receiver only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local
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SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) • Do not attempt to service the TV yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged - if
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Set-Top Box 2.7 Connecting a Camcorder 2.8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 2.9 Chapter 3: Operation 3.1 Turning the TV On and Off 3.1 Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays 3.1 Viewing the Menus 3.1 Viewing the Display 3.1 Selecting a Menu Language 3.2 Memorizing the Channels
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Color Standard 5.5 Adjusting the Screen Color Settings 5.6 To Initialize the Screen Position or Color Settings 5.7 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 6.1 Identifying Problems 6.1 Appendix A.1 Installing VESA compliant mounting devices A.1 Attaching a Wall or Arm mounting device A.2 Retractable Stand
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are included with your LCD TV. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. Remote Control(BN59-00302A) & Batteries (AAA x 2) (4301-000121) Owner's Instructions (BN68-00266A) DC Adapter (15": BN44-00058A 17": BN44-00063A) 15-pin D-Sub Signal Cable (BN39-00043A) Power Cord (BH39-10339X) 1.1
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press to highlight various items on the on-screen menu. 1.2 ∏ EXIT Press the menu to exit. " AUTO Press to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. ' POWER Press to turn the TV on and off. ˝ SPEAKERS Ô Remote Control Sensor Aim
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a DVD player. " HEADPHONE Connect a set of external headphones to this jack for private listening. ´ POWER INPUT CONNECTOR ˇ PC VIDEO INPUT Connect to the video output port on your PC. ¨ PC AUDIO or VCR. Ø RF Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV system. ∏ Kensington lock (See page A.4) 1.3
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POWER Turns the TV on and off. ´ TV/VIDEO Press to display all of the available video sources. ˇ P.STD Adjust the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings). ¨ PC Press to switch to the PC mode. ˆ MENU Displays the main on-screen
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300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below. 1 Place the wires from the twin leads under the screws on a 300-75 ohm adaptor (not supplied). Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws. 2 Plug the adaptor into the TV ANTENNA terminal on the bottom of the back panel. 2.1
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terminal on the bottom of the rear panel. Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1 Plug the incoming cable into the TV ANTENNA antenna terminal on back of the TV. w Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box
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." 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 instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF
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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 normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the "B" position to view scrambled
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, 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. 5 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
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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.) 1 To begin, follow steps 1-3 in the previous section to connect the antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV. 2 Connect a set of audio
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and the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the DVD player. Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player owner's manual. Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box The connections for a typical set-top box are shown below. 1 Connect a set of audio cables between the L, R COMPONENT2 AUDIO INPUT jacks on
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the camcorder and the AUDIO terminals on the back of the TV. 3 Connect a video cable between the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the camcorder and the VIDEO terminal on the back of the TV. The audio-video cables shown here are usually included with a Camcorder. (If not
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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.) 2.9
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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 1 With the power on, press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has
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OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH w button to select "Function", then press the VOL + button. Sleep timer PIP Caption V-Chip Size Language Function Off Normal English Move Select Exit 2 Press the CH w button to select Language.
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channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual). Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television : Off Move Select Exit Note: STD, HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in
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: Erased : Off Move Select Exit 3 Press the VOL + button. The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. Auto program ANT 30 70% Exit reappears. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. w The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in
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OPERATION Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) 1 Use the number buttons to directly select the to go directly to a channel. For example, to select channel 27, press "2,"then "7." The TV will change channels when you press the second number. When you use the number buttons, you can directly
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the sound using the Mute button. 1 Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. The word "Mute" will appear in the lower-right corner of the screen. 2 To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press either the VOL + or VOL - button. 3.6
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OPERATION Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, tint and color tone according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the "automatic" settings.
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selection from the menu). Or, you can select "Custom" which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. Note: This function operates only in the TV, Video and S-Video modes. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the VOL + button to display the Picture menu. Mode Contrast
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OPERATION Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the "automatic" settings. See next page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH w button to select "Sound", then press the VOL+ button. Mode
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OPERATION Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings ("Standard," "Music," "Movie" and "Speech") that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by pressing the S.STD button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu). 1 Press the MENU button to
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Viewing an External Signal Source You must select the appropriate mode in order to view the external signal on the TV. Press the TV/VIDEO but- ton. Video You will switch between viewing the signals com- ing from equipment con- nected to the TV's A/V jacks, and the TV signal. 3.11
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FEATURES Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 LNA ANT +03 : Erased : Off Move Select Exit 5 To store the fine tuning setting in the TV's memory, press the CH v button. (A heart icon will appear.) To reset the fine tuning to "00
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SPECIAL FEATURES LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception (a low-noise preamplifier boosts the incoming signal). 1 Press the MENU button
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. For the DTV and the DVD(480p) 1 Press the ASPECT button to change the screen size. • Normal: Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is a standard TV screen size. • Wide: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Freezing the Picture 1 Press the STILL button to freeze the main picture. • Not available
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SPECIAL FEATURES Special Sound Options Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or a Separate Audio Program. (SAP audio is usually a foreign-language translation. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like
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SPECIAL FEATURES Dolby This feature allows the TV's L/R speakers to provide a home Theater-like Dolby effect. The center and surround sounds are mixed into the L/R speakers. 1 Press the MENU button to display the
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SPECIAL FEATURES Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 240 minutes). w 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the CH w button three times to select "Function", then press the VOL + button. Sleep timer PIP
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appearField 1 when you change channels. These are not malfunctions of the TV. Move Select Exit w In caption mode, captions 4 appear at the bottom of the screen, anPdretshsethyeuCsHuawllybuctotovnetroonly a small Caption posertleiocnt "oMfotdhee."picture. Mode Channel Field Function
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Language Function Off Normal English Move Select Exit 3 Press the VOL + button to select PIP "On." PIP TV/Video Size Locate Function : On TV Small Move Select Exit w If you turn the TV off while watching and turn it on again, the PIP window will disappear. 4 Press the MENU button to
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Normal English Move Select Exit 3 Press the CH w button to select "TV/Video". PIP TV/Video Size Locate Function : On Video Small Move Select Exit 4 Press , the PIP window moves from corner to corner on the TV screen. Changing the Size of the PIP Window Press the SIZE button to alternate
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locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. Note: The default PIN number for a new TV set is "0-0-0-0." 3 After entering a valid PIN number, the "V-chip" screen
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screen will appear, and "V-Chip lock" will be select. To enable the V-Chip feature, press the VOL+ button so that the "V-Chip Lock" is set to Yes. (Pressing the VOL+ button will alternate between Yes and No.) Function V-Chip lock TV either of two methods: The TV guidelines or the MPAA rating.
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to block or unblock the category. Press the MENU button once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be highlighted, and no letters will blink. To menu this screen, press the MENU again. To select a different TV-Rating, press the CH v or CH w buttons and then repeat the process. Note 1: The
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CH v or CH w buttons to change the sub-rating. Press MENU once to save the TV guidelines. A TV-Rating will be selected, and no letters will blink. To menu this screen, press the MENU button again. To select a different TV-Rating, press the CH v or CH w buttons and then repeat the process. Note: The
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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
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on your PC. • PC VIDEO INPUT Connect to the video output port on your PC. How to Set up Your PC display "Auto" allows the TV to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. The values of fine, coarse and position are adjusted automatically. Press the PC button on the remote
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screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in most cases. (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or Samsung variables are: * Size (sometimes called "resolution"): 15" - 1024 x 768 pixels 17" - 1280 x 1024 pixels. If a vertical-frequency option exists on your display
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reduced, re-adjust the picture so that it is aligned on the center of screen. Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. 1 PC Move Select Exit Press the VOL + or VOL button to adjust the screen quality, vertical stripes appear or the picture may be blurry. Coarse Move
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PC DISPLAY Changing the Screen Position Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH w
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PC DISPLAY Changing the Screen Color Standard Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the
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PC DISPLAY Adjusting the Screen Color Settings Press the PC button on the remote control to select the PC mode. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the
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PC DISPLAY To Initialize the Screen Position or Color Settings 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the CH w button to select "PC", then press the VOL + button. Image
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Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Identifying Problems Problem Poor picture Poor sound quality. No picture or sound.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem "Not Supported Mode!" message. The image is too light or too dark. Horizontal bars appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer on the image. Vertical bars appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer on the image. Screen is black and power indicator light blinks steadily. Image is not
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instructions apply to a hollow sheet-rock wall only. Tools/Hardware needed - Philips screwdriver, four toggle bolts, 5/8in dia. Drill bit and drill. Contact Ergotron at (800) 888-8458 to purchase the triple pivot direct mount adapter and wall mount bracket kit. • LTM1555B (15") : • LTM1755B (17
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device The TV supports VESA mounting standard for use with various VESA mounting devices. To install any VESA mounting device, please follow the instructions given. 1 Lay the LCD TV face-down on a flat surface with a cushion or other soft materials to protect the screen. 2 Remove all
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do not tilt the TV outside the specified range. Using excessive force to tilt the TV/Monitor may cause permanent damage to the mechanical part of the stand. to the manual provided with the Kensington lock for proper use. 1 Insert the locking device into the Kensington slot on the LCD TV(figure 1),
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APPENDIX Pin Assignments Pin D-Sub Connection PIN Separate H/V 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 GND 5 GND (DDC Return) 6 GND-Red 7 GND-Green 8 GND-Blue 9 No Connection 10 GND-Sync/Self Test 11 GND 12 DDC-SDA 13 H_Sync 14 V_Sync 15 DDC-SCL Composite H/V Red Green Blue GND GND
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doesn't equal the standard signal mode, adjust the mode by referring to your Videocard user guide; otherwise there may be no video. For the display modes listed below, the screen image has been optimized during manufacture. Preset timing modes Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical
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the cabinet or touch the parts inside. • Wipe your TV with a clean, dry cloth. Never use water, cleaning fluids, wax, or chemicals. • Do not put heavy objects on top of the cabinet. Temperature • If your TV is suddenly moved from a cold to a warm place, unplug the power cord, and allow at least two
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Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions/ Weight Environmental Considerations Audio Characteristics LTM1555B LTM1755B Size Display Size 15.0" Diagonal 17 48 W 58 W Power Saving < 2 W < 2 W Unit (WxDxH) : 18.6 x 2.0 x 12.4 inches/7.2 lbs 20.8 x 2.2 x 14.4 inches/9.3 lbs TV body (474 x 51
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User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product. Provided with this monitor is a detachable power supply cord to the instruction manual. The party responsible for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD America QA Lab of Samsung 3351 Michelson