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01.Safety+Contents 6/27/03 2:03 AM Page 2 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.
01.Safety+Contents 6/27/03 2:03 AM Page 3 • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. • 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.
01.Safety+Contents 6/27/03 2:03 AM Page 4 • Keep all power adapters apart. ➔ Possible fire hazard. • Keep power adapter away from any other heat source. ➔ Possible fire hazard. • Remove and discard vinyl bag from power adapter before use. ➔ Possible fire hazard. • Always keep power adapters in well-ventilated area.
01.Safety+Contents 6/27/03 2:03 AM Page 5 CAUTION This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.
01.Safety+Contents 6/27/03 2:03 AM Page 6 FCC Information User Instructions Warning 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.
01.Safety+Contents 6/27/03 2:03 AM Page 7 Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing 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.
01.Safety+Contents 6/29/03 3:25 AM Page 8 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 List of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Top Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . .
01.Safety+Contents 6/27/03 5:43 AM Page 9 CONTENTS Fine Tuning Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Viewing Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Activating Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 PIP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP . . . . . . . . .
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 2:04 AM Page 1 Chapter One Y O U R N E W TV List of Features Your TV was designed with the latest technology.
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 7:02 AM Page 2 Y O U R N E W TV Familiarizing Yourself with Your New 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 1 MENU 2 VOL CH 3 4 POWER 5 6 7 8 TV/VIDEO (See Page 20) Displays a menu of all of the available input sources (TV, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Component 1, Component 2, PC). POWER Press to turn the TV on and off.
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 7:02 AM Page 3 Y O U R N E W 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 7-14. 6 7 11 8 9 10 3 1 2 4 5 POWER INPUT VIDEO INPUT PC VIDEO INPUT Connect a video signal from a camcorder or VCR. Connect to the video output port on your PC. COMPONENT 2 SUPER VIDEO INPUT Connect a component video/audio.
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 2:04 AM Page 4 Y O U R N E W TV Remote Control Frequently Used Buttons 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 PC MODE Turns the TV on and off. (See Page 15) 1 6 P.MODE 2 7 Adjusts the TV picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings. (See Page 22) Press to switch to the PC mode.
victoryia 01-14 6/29/03 3:51 AM Page 5 Y O U R N E W TV Convenient Buttons 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. +100 PRE-CH Press to select channels over 100. For example, to select channel 121, press “+100”, then press “2” and “1”. (See Page 19) Tunes to the previous channel. (See Page 15) 5 1 Info Display Sleep Timer Press to select a time for the TV to turn off automatically.
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 5:43 AM Page 6 Y O U R N E W TV Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out completely. Make sure to match the “+” and 2 “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Install two AAA size batteries. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a long time. 3 Replace the cover. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV.
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 2:04 AM Page 7 C h a p t e r Tw o I N S TA L L AT I O N 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.
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 2:04 AM Page 8 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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 a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner.
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 2:04 AM Page 9 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels This terminal might be labeled “ANT OUT”, “VHF OUT”, or simply, “OUT”. 1 Find the cable that is 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.
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 2:04 AM Page 10 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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.
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 2:04 AM Page 11 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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 7-9). 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.
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 2:04 AM Page 12 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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.) 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 cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV.
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 2:04 AM Page 13 I N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. 1 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. 2 Connect a video cable between the COMPONENT1 (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 DVD player owner's manual.
victoryia 01-14 6/27/03 2:04 AM Page 14 I N S TA L L AT I O N 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. TV rear panel PC rear PC VIDEO INPUT (15-pin D-SUB) PC SOUND INPUT (Optional) • 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.
victoryia 15-16 6/29/03 3:27 AM Page 15 Chapter Three S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button. You can also use the Power button on the top panel. Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1 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.
victoryia 15-16 6/29/03 3:28 AM Page 16 S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S 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 preference and shows the current settings. 1 Press the INFO button on the remote control.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 17 Chapter Four O P E R AT I O N Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, two basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Setting Auto program, Clock. 1 Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Plug & Play” is displayed. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “English”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Air”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER Button.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 18 O P E R AT I O N Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (antenna) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH and CH buttons to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 5:44 AM Page 19 O P E R AT I O N Storing Channels in Memory (Automatic Method) 1 First, select the correct signal source (Air, STD, HRC, IRC). See steps 1~2 on previous page. Press the MENU button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Auto program”. Press the ENTER button. The TV automatically cycles through all of the available channels and stores them in memory. This takes about one to two minutes.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 8:13 AM Page 20 O P E R AT I O N ADD and DEL Channels (Manual Method) 1 Use the number buttons to directly select the channel to Add or Delete. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Add/Delete”. Press the ENTER button. Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select “Add" or "Delete”. Press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 21 O P E R AT I O N To Edit the Input Source Name Name the input device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. 1 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Edit Name”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “AV”, “S-Video”, “Component1”, “Component2” or “PC” then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons repeatedly until the correct VCR appears. After the VCR is entered, press the ENTER button.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 22 O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has four automatic picture settings (“Custom”, “Dynamic”, “Standard”, and “Movie”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, or Movie by pressing P.MODE (or by making a selection from the menu). Or, you can select “Custom” which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 23 O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint according to personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See previous page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Custom Picture”, then press the ENTER button.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 24 O P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has five automatic sound settings (“Custom”, “Standard”, “Music”, “Movie” and “Speech”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by pressing the S.MODE button (or by making a selection from the on-screen menu). Or, you can select “Custom Sound”, which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 25 O P E R AT I O N Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings. See previous page.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Custom Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select a particular item to be changed.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 26 O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select Language. Press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select Language, Français, Español, English or Português. Press the MENU button to exit.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 5:44 AM Page 27 O P E R AT I O N Setting the Blue Screen Mode If no signal is being received or the signal is very weak, a blue screen automatically replaces the noisy picture background. If you wish to continue viewing the poor picture, you must set the “Blue screen” mode to “Off”. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 28 O P E R AT I O N Fine Tuning Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception. 1 Select the appropriate channel. 2 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Channel”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Fine Tune”, then press the ENTER button.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 29 O P E R AT I O N Viewing Picture-in-Picture This product has one tuner built-in, which does not allow PIP to function in the same mode. Please see ‘PIP Settings’ below for details. You can use the PIP feature to simultaneously watch two video sources. Note: While V-Chip is in operation, the PIP function cannot be used. Activating Picture-in-Picture Quick way to access the PIP menu: Simply press the PIP button on the remote control.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 30 O P E R AT I O N Selecting a Signal Source (External A/V) for PIP Press the TV/VIDEO(PIP) button repeatedly to cycle through all of the available signal sources: “TV”, “AV”, “S-Video”, “Component 1”, “Component 2” and “PC”. If you select “TV”, the PIP image is the same as the main image. can change the PIP Screen according to the Main Source. * You (See the PIP Settings on page 29.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 5:45 AM Page 31 O P E R AT I O N Changing the Screen Size 1 Press the ASPECT button to change the screen size. • • • • Wide: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Panorama : Use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture. Zoom 1,2 : Magnifies the size of the picture on screen. Normal: Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is the standard TV screen size. Freezing the Picture 1 Press the STILL button to freeze a moving picture.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 5:45 AM Page 32 O P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Color Tone You can change the color of the entire screen according to your preference. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Color Tone”, then press the ENTER button. You can select “Cool 2”, “Cool 1”, “Standard”, “Warm 1”, “Warm 2” color tones according to personal preference.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 33 O P E R AT I O N For automatic volume control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Auto Volume”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set Auto Volume “On”. Press the MENU button to exit.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 34 O P E R AT I O N To select the WOW option Emphasizes mid- and low-range sounds or gives you a surround-sound experience. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “WOW”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to set WOW “On”. Press the MENU button to exit. TRADEMARK & LABEL LICENSE NOTICE is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 7:05 AM Page 35 O P E R AT I O N 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 news or weather.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 36 O P E R AT I O N Selecting the Main or Sub Sound You can select either Main or Sub when PIP is On. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound Select”, then press the ENTER button. Note : Sound Select can also be used to select the Main or Sub sound over the speakers. 3 Press the ENTER button to select “Main” or “Sub”.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 37 O P E R AT I O N Adjusting the Headphone Sound The headphone option is especially useful when simultaneously watching the main screen and the PIP window. Note : Headphones must be purchased separately. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Headphone” and press the ENTER button.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 5:45 AM Page 38 O P E R AT I O N Setting the Clock Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the ENTER button to select “Time” and press the ENTER button to select “Clock”.
victoryia 17-47 6/30/03 9:51 PM Page 39 O P E R AT I O N Setting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you must set the TV’s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 38) 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button twice. When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (am or pm) appears to the right of the time. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “On Time” or “Off Time”, then press the ENTER button.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 5:46 AM Page 40 O P E R AT I O N To deactivate the “On time,” select “Off” during this step. 4 Press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select Setup. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to on-timer “On”. (Repeatedly pressing the UP/DOWN buttons will alternate between On and Off.) When finished, press the ENTER button. 5 To set the Off time, press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Off time”. Press the ENTER button and set the hours and minutes. (Follow the same procedure as in steps 1~4 above.
victoryia 17-47 6/28/03 2:52 AM Page 41 O P E R AT I O N Setting the Sleep Timer Set the timer for the TV to turn off at the preset time automatically. Setting the On/Off Timer Using the Menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select “Time”. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Sleep Timer”, then press the ENTER button.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 42 O P E R AT I O N Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most pre-recorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 43 O P E R AT I O N Using the V-Chip The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programming that is deemed inappropriate for children. The user must first enter a Pin (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions can be set up or changed. Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 44 O P E R AT I O N How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Note: V-Chip cannot be used during PIP operation. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “V-Chip”, then press the ENTER button. 3 The “Enter Pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit Pin number. 4 The “V-Chip” screen will appear, and “V-Chip Lock” will be select.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 5:47 AM Page 45 O P E R AT I O N 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “V-chip”, then press the ENTER button. The “Enter pin” screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “TV Guidelines”, then press the ENTER button. Note: These categories consist of two separate groups : TV-Y and TV-Y7 (young children through age 7), and TV-G through TV-MA (everybody else).
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 5:50 AM Page 46 O P E R AT I O N 6 How to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings. First, highlight one of these TV-Ratings: TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA (See Step 4, on previous page). Next, while the TV-Rating is selected, repeatedly press the ENTER( )button. This will cycle through the available sub-ratings (FV,L, S, D or V). A highlighted letter (“U” or “B”) will be displayed for each sub-rating.
victoryia 17-47 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 47 O P E R AT I O N 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “MPAA Rating”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Repeatedly press the UP/DOWN buttons to select a particular MPAA category. (When a category is selected, its color changes to yellow.) Pressing the UP/DOWN buttons will cycle through the MPAA categories: G General audience (no restrictions). PG Parental guidance suggested. PG-13 PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned). R R (Restricted.
victoryia 48-51 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 48 Chapter Five PC D I S P L AY Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. However, the actual screens on your PC will probably look different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. Even if your actual screens look different, the same, basic set-up information will apply in most cases.
victoryia 48-51 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 49 PC D I S P L AY Adjusting the Screen Quality The purpose of the picture quality adjustment is to remove or reduce picture noise. If the noise is not removed by fine tuning alone, then do the frequency adjustments to the utmost and fine tune again. After the noise has been 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 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
victoryia 48-51 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 50 PC D I S P L AY 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 UP/DOWN buttons to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “PC Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “PC Position”, then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to adjusting the V-Position.
victoryia 48-51 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 51 PC D I S P L AY How to Auto Adjust Use the Auto Adjust function to have the TV set automatically adjust the video signals the monitor receives. The function also automatically fine-tunes the settings and adjusts the frequency values and positions. 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Press the DOWN button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the UP/DOWN buttons to select “PC Setup”, then press the ENTER button.
victoryia 52-53 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 52 Chapter Six 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 service center. Identifying Problems Possible Solution Try another channel. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Try another channel. Poor sound quality. Adjust the antenna. Try another channel. No picture or sound. Press the TV/VIDEO button.
victoryia 52-53 6/27/03 2:05 AM Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem “Not Supported Mode!” message. Possible Solution Check the maximum resolution and the frequency of the video Adapter. Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes Timing Chart. Adjust the Brightness and Contrast. Adjust the Fine function. Adjust the Coarse function and then adjust the Fine function. The image is too light or too dark. Horizontal bars appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer on the image.
victoryia 54-59 6/27/03 2:06 AM Page 54 APPENDIX How to assemble the TV set and stand base NOTE : The curved side of the stand base should be placed at the back of the TV set as shown in the above figure.
victoryia 54-59 6/27/03 2:06 AM Page 55 APPENDIX Installing the Wall Mount Kit (sold separately) This installation is to be used when attaching the wall mount to a concrete wall. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest dealer. 1 Connect the hinge to the wall mount bracket. 2 Secure the bracket to the wall. Use (a) holes to attach the VESA mount. Use (b) holes to attach the wall mount. 3 4 Remove the base from the TV set.
victoryia 54-59 6/27/03 2:06 AM Page 56 APPENDIX Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock Cable Figure 2 Figure 1 The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the system when using it in a public place. The locking device has to be purchased separately. The appearance and locking method may differ from the illustration depending on the manufacturer. Please refer to the manual provided with the Kensington lock for proper use.
victoryia 54-59 6/27/03 2:06 AM Page 57 APPENDIX Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV With proper care, your TV unit will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your TV. Placement • • • • Do not place the TV near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. Do not place the TV near appliances with electric motors that create magnetic fields, such as vacuum cleaners.
victoryia 54-59 6/27/03 2:06 AM Page 58 APPENDIX Specifications Model Name LTN1785W Panel Size Display Size Type Pixel Pitch Viewing Angle 17.0 inch Diagonal 370.56(H) X 222.36(V)mm a-si TFT active matrix 0.2895(H) X 0.2895(V)mm 170/170 (H/V) *Frequency Horizontal Vertical Display Color 30 ~ 68 kHz 56 ~ 85 Hz 16,777,216 colors Maximum Mode 1280 X 768 @ 60 Hz Input Signal Sync. Video signal H/V Separate, TTL, P. or N. 0.
victoryia 54-59 6/27/03 2:06 AM Page 59 APPENDIX Display Modes If the signal from the system equals the standard signal mode, the screen is adjusted automatically. If the signal from the system 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.
